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Cranberry Orange Chicken Breasts

Cranberry Orange Chicken Breasts

Delicious Cranberry Orange Chicken Breasts cooked to perfection, infused with fresh orange juice and served with a cranberry sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 breasts
Calories 336 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided, or avocado oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large orange zested and squeezed (around ⅔ cup fresh orange juice)
  • 2 shallots finely chopped, or cooking onions
  • 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought is fine
  • freshly chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pound the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness, then rub with 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, Kosher salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and browned. Set aside.
  • Sauté the 2 shallots (cooking onions) in the oil left in the pan until golden, then stir in the orange juice from the 1 large orange.
  • Cook the juice, deglazing the pan, for 2-3 minutes, then add the 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce and stir to combine.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the cranberry sauce over it. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Ensure the dish has cooled completely, then transfer the chicken and sauce into an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Completely cooled leftovers can be frozen for later. Transfer to an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let the chicken and sauce thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Set the oven to 350°F and place everything in a baking dish. Warm to the desired temperature. You could also heat individual servings in a microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breastCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 718mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, cranberry, Dinner, easy recipes, Healthy, Orange
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