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Close-up of cooked orange cranberry chicken with fresh cranberries and parsley garnish.

Easy Skillet Orange Cranberry Chicken Recipe

A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring bright orange and tart cranberries, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Mix orange juice, honey, and cranberries in a bowl.
  4. Pour the cranberry mixture over chicken and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Serve chicken with sauce, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Use fresh cranberries when available for the best flavor.