Ingredients
– 3-4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
– 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
– 1/2 cup cranberry juice (100% cranberry juice recommended)
– 1/4 cup dry white wine
– 1/2 cup slivered dried apricots
– 1/3 cup dried cranberries
– 2 teaspoons orange zest
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
– green onions for garnish
– slivered orange peel for garnish
Instructions
1-Getting started with this Cranberry Apricot Chicken is simple and fun, beginning with gathering your ingredients and tools. In a large frying pan, mix together the 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup slivered dried apricots, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, and 2 teaspoons orange zest, then whisk gently to combine everything well. Once blended, add the 3-4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
2-After it reaches a boil, cover the pan with a lid, lower the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Take the chicken out of the pan and place it on a plate, then cover it to keep it warm while you finish the sauce. For the next step, return the sauce to a boil without the lid, stir in the 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water, and whisk until it thickens nicely.
3-Finally, season the sauce with salt and pepper if you like, spoon it over the chicken, and add a garnish of green onions and slivered orange peel if you have them on hand. This recipe takes about 15 minutes to prep and 35 minutes total to cook, serving around 4 people. Pair it with sides like couscous, rice pilaf, pasta, or your favorite vegetables to round out the meal. Try a refreshing drink alongside for a complete experience.
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๐ด Use cornstarch slurry to achieve the perfect sauce thickness; adjust amount as needed.
๐ Chicken thighs can be substituted for a juicier alternative, adjusting quantities accordingly.
๐ฅฆ Pair with sides like roasted broccoli, asparagus, sweet potatoes, or grains for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 425 mg
- Fat: 3 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 27 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 19 grams
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
