Cranberry Chicken^

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A tangy and savory skillet dish where tender chicken meets a sweet-tart cranberry glaze.
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This Cranberry Chicken dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. The chicken becomes incredibly tender, coated in a glossy, tangy sauce made from fresh cranberries, rice vinegar, and a touch of apple juice concentrate. The subtle earthiness of dried basil adds complexity, while thinly sliced onions soften into the sauce, providing a gentle sweetness. It’s an easy, one-pan meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy evenings. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious glaze. A crowd-pleaser that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort.

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Cranberry Chicken^

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 110.4

Description

This Cranberry Chicken dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. The chicken becomes incredibly tender, coated in a glossy, tangy sauce made from fresh cranberries, rice vinegar, and a touch of apple juice concentrate. The subtle earthiness of dried basil adds complexity, while thinly sliced onions soften into the sauce, providing a gentle sweetness. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, one-pan meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy evenings. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious glaze. A crowd-pleaser that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
  3. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the thinly sliced onion until softened and translucent.
  5. Add the dried basil, rice vinegar, and apple juice concentrate, stirring to combine.
  6. Pour in the cranberry juice and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
  8. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  9. Mix cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry, then stir into the sauce.
  10. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 110.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 19.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.8g10%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 26.4g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, cranberry, skillet, glaze, savory, tangy, weeknight, dinner, easy, one-pan, basil, onion, rice vinegar, apple juice, cornstarch, gluten-free option, family meal, comfort food, quick recipe
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