Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe: A Juicy Delight for All
A delicious skillet recipe combining the tanginess of cranberries and the zest of oranges with juicy chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet, sauté until softened.
- Stir in cranberries, orange juice, and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and let simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider adding honey to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Chicken, Skillet, Recipe