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Sweet and Savory Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken

Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 large orange juiced and zested
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼ cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet.
  • Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, chicken broth, and thyme.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes until cranberries start to pop and the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
  • Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.