Cranberry Chicken Recipe
This Cranberry Chicken recipe is a sweet and savory dish perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. It features tender chicken coated in a rich, flavorful cranberry sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup cranberry sauce jellied or whole berry
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the chicken. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
This recipe can also be made with chicken breasts, but adjust the cooking time as needed to prevent them from drying out. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.