Cranberry Orange Chicken: Easy & Juicy Family Delight
Delight in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with our Cranberry Orange Chicken. This dish is easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown chicken on both sides for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and pour the sauce over.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Leftover sauce can be used as a glaze for other proteins or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg