Orange-Cranberry Bone-In Chicken Breasts

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Orange-Cranberry Bone-In Chicken Breasts

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Welcome to a recipe that beautifully marries the savory essence of chicken with the bright and tart flavors of orange and cranberry. Orange-Cranberry Bone-In Chicken Breasts is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dining table. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant presentation and aromatic flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: International
Calories: 327

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 lbs. bone-in chicken breasts with skin
  • teaspoons fresh sage chopped
  • teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey preferably local
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Place top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat 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 to a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring it 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 sauce over the browned chicken and transfer the skillet into the pre-heated oven. Roast until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce is bubbly, around 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.*
  5. Remove from oven and transfer chicken to a serving platter. Cover loosely and let rest for 5 minutes before serving topped with the warm orange-cranberry pan sauce and your choice of sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 32gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 463IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

Notes

*Internal temperature will continue to rise to 165°F as it rests.

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