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Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe

Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe
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A delightful and flavorful recipe for Cranberry Orange Chicken that combines the tangy taste of cranberries with the citrusy zing of oranges, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • ⅔ cup (166 g) orange juice
  • ¼ cup (79 g) pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For Garnish:

  • Orange slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry. Sprinkle seasonings over chicken.

    2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.

  2. Heat oil. Cook chicken. Transfer to plate and tent to keep warm.

    3. To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, place the chicken thighs in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken to a plate; tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sauce ingredients.

    4. To the same skillet you cooked the chicken, add cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, orange zest, garlic, and salt. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes, scraping up the browned bits and squishing the cranberries gently with a spoon or spatula as they cook to release their juices.

  4. Add chicken back into skillet with sauce.

    5. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top of each piece. Cook for about a minute, or until the chicken is hot again.

  5. Garnish and serve.

    6. Garnish with orange slices. Serve warm.

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Keywords: Cranberry Orange Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Citrus Chicken, Cranberry Dish

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