Succulent Cranberry Orange Chicken for a Sweet Zesty Meal

Enjoy a deliciously sweet and zesty Cranberry Orange Chicken perfect for dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup Oats Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version.
⅓ cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened cocoa recommended.
½ cup Nut Butter (e.g., Almond or Peanut) Sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
¼ cup Maple Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute.

Optional Add-Ins

1 cup Chocolate Chips For extra chocolate flavor.
1 cup Dried Fruits Cranberries or raisins work well.
1 cup Nuts Walnuts or pecans for added crunch.

Equipment

mixing bowl
baking sheet
parchment paper
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of oats and ⅓ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, stirring well to blend.
Add ½ cup of nut butter and mix until you achieve a sticky and cohesive dough.
Gradually pour in ¼ cup of maple syrup while stirring; aim for a thick consistency.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop out portions of the dough onto the prepared sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are crispy and centers are slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.

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