Description
Juicy chicken breasts paired with tart cranberries and zesty orange juice for a delightful, festive dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over the top.
- Scatter the fresh cranberries around the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over everything.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with orange zest before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken for a few hours for intensified flavor. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg