Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken
**Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless)
- Fresh or dried cranberries
- Orange juice and zest
- Honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
- Chicken broth
- Garlic, onion, and fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary)
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper
**Instructions:
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil or butter until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onions. Add orange juice, zest, cranberries, honey, and chicken broth. Simmer until the cranberries soften and the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Cook: Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with sides like rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
It is a flavorful and festive dish that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries and oranges with savory chicken