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Cranberry-Orange Chicken

Savory Cranberry-Orange Chicken for a Cozy Dinner Night

Enjoy this Cranberry-Orange Chicken, a comforting one-pot dish blending tart cranberries with zesty oranges, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs These add moisture and richness.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Key to this dish.
  • 2 pieces Navel Oranges Prefer fresh over concentrated juice.
  • 1 large Shallot Add mild onion sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Sweetens sauce; maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
  • 1 piece Cinnamon Stick Infuses warm spice.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for searing chicken.
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for sauce thickness.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Trim the ends of the navel oranges and slice them thinly.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes, then remove from skillet.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté shallots and sliced oranges for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  6. Stir in orange zest and juice, let reduce for about 4 minutes.
  7. Add cranberries, salt, pepper, cinnamon stick, honey, and water, then bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Return seared chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and simmer in sauce for about 4 minutes.
  9. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  10. Drizzle remaining honey over chicken and broil for 1-2 minutes to caramelize.
  11. Remove from oven, discard the cinnamon stick, and serve hot with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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