Description
A delicious cranberry glazed chicken dish that’s perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts (boneless or bone-in)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon or 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cranberries, orange juice, zest, honey, mustard, and vinegar. Simmer until cranberries burst and the glaze thickens slightly (about 5–7 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon glaze over, and reduce heat. Simmer covered for 10–15 minutes, or transfer to a 190°C (375°F) oven for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Spoon extra glaze over chicken before serving. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- For a twist, try adding different herbs such as rosemary or sage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh or breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg