Description
A delightful dish combining tangy cranberries and bright orange, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the cranberry mixture for a few hours before baking. Add more brown sugar for a sweeter dish. Chopped nuts like pecans can add texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg