Cranberry Orange Chicken Breasts

Recipe for Cranberry & Orange Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

2 lbs. bone-in chicken breasts with skin
1½ tsp. fresh sage, chopped
1½ tsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Sea salt and black pepper

Ingredients for Cranberry & Orange Glaze:

½ cup fresh (or frozen) cranberries
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp. honey, preferably local
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground ginger
¼ tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Melt the coconut oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with sage and thyme. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.

Place seasoned chicken in hot skillet skin-side down and cook until browned, approximately 4-5 minutes, or until it releases easily from the bottom of the pan.

Turn the chicken and continue cooking another 4-5 minutes on the remaining side.

3. While the chicken is browning, add the cranberries, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg into a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring mixture to a gentle boil.

Cook until the cranberries pop open and the sauce becomes slightly thickened; around 4-5 minutes.

4. Pour the orange-cranberry mixture over the browned chicken. Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven. Roast until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce is bubbly; around 25-30 minutes.

Remove the chicken when it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. The internal temperature will continue to rise to 165°F as it rests.

5. Remove from oven and transfer chicken to a serving platter. Cover loosely and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

6. Top with any remaining orange-cranberry glaze from the pan and serve with your choice of sides.

Additional Info:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4-6

This Cranberry & Orange Chicken Breasts recipe is a perfect addition to your holiday menu planning. You can use either bone-in or boneless chicken breasts with this recipe.

Serve this entrée with a Garlic and Chive Cauliflower Mash or with your favorite Paleo side dishes.

Enjoy this Cranberry & Orange Chicken Breasts recipe for those special occasions!