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Cranberry Balsamic Chicken

If you're tired of the same old chicken dishes and want to add some pizzazz to your dinner table, give this Cranberry Balsamic Chicken a whirl. It's bold, it's sassy, and it's guaranteed to make you the star of your own kitchen show. Get ready to indulge in a flavor party that will leave you craving more. Bon appétit!
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Allie's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Chicken breast
  • Avocado oil spray
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste1
  • 1 TBSP Minced garlic
  • 2 Cups Fresh cranberries
  • 1 Cup Chicken broth
  • 2-4 Rosemary sprigs
  • 2 tsp Orange zest
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh orange juice
  • 2 TBSP Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 1/2 TBSP Honey mustard

Instructions

  • Grab the chicken breast, if it is thicker on one side take a mallet and thin out.
  • Preheat the cast iron pan or oven safe pan to medium high heat with a few sprays of avocado oil.
  • Season one side of the chicken with salt and pepper and place that side down into the pan
  • Season the other side with salt and pepper
  • Brown on both sides then remove chicken and place onto a plate.
    *The chicken does not have to be fully cooked through yet*
  • Lower the heat and add the minced garlic to the pan, cook for about 20-30 seconds.
  • Add the fresh cranberries followed by the chicken broth.
  • Place the rosemary springs into the pan.
  • Add the zest and juice of one small orange, balsamic vinegar, honey and the honey mustard.
  • Mix up until combine.
  • Add the chicken back into the pan with the drippings from the plate and cook on low until fully cooked through.
  • If desired, place under a broiler to brown and caramelize the chicken.
  • Once ready to serve, remove the rosemary and replace with fresh rosemary springs.
  • Season again with salt pepper and a little extra orange zest if desired.

Notes

Recipe serves 4 (using 2 large chicken breasts or 4 small)
2 WW and 212 calories 
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