Cranberry Orange Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Cranberry Orange Chicken Skillet offers a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, combining juicy chicken breasts with a tangy orange and cranberry sauce cooked right in one pan for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add orange juice, orange zest, chicken broth, honey, cranberries, and soy sauce, stirring well and bringing to a simmer.
- Cook chicken in sauce: Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 10–12 minutes, spooning sauce over the top as it absorbs flavor.
- Thicken sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Finish and serve: Finish with fresh parsley, spoon extra sauce over chicken, and serve warm.
Notes
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Chicken, Skillet Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Sweet and Savory Chicken, One-Pan Chicken
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