Cranberry Orange Glazed Chicken: A Juicy Delight for Dinner
A delightful and juicy chicken dish with the perfect combination of tangy cranberries and sweet oranges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the cranberry orange glaze over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the glaze for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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