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Cranberry Orange Chicken in a Skillet

Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and honey. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add the thyme and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken further.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve the chicken garnished with additional thyme, if desired.

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