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Cranberry Orange Chicken
A flavorful dish combining tender chicken with a tangy cranberry orange sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt & pepper salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 shallot shallot (minced)
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger (ground ginger)
- 1/4 tsp all spice
- 1/2 tsp ground thyme
- salt & pepper salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, cook minced shallot until softened, then add cranberries, orange juice, vinegar, and honey. Simmer until berries burst, about 5 minutes, then mash slightly and stir in spices.
- Pour cranberry sauce over chicken, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh herbs and extra sauce on the side.