Description
A delightful dish that perfectly balances the sweet-tart flavors of cranberries and oranges with tender, juicy chicken, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry-orange sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor. You can experiment with different types of cranberry sauce. For a thicker sauce, simmer the mixture before pouring over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg