Ingredients
Method
Marinate Chicken
- Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2-inch thickness
- Whisk together orange zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper
- Add chicken and turn to coat
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours
Cook Chicken
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry
- Heat oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown
- Transfer skillet to preheated 375°F oven
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F
Make Sauce
- While chicken bakes, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and cinnamon in saucepan
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens
- For thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1 minute
Finish and Serve
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes
- Slice chicken and arrange on serving platter
- Spoon cranberry orange sauce over top
- Garnish with orange slices and fresh herbs
- Serve with rice or quinoa to absorb the delicious sauce
Notes
Enjoy your delicious creation!