Cranberry-Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
3. Transfer chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour over the cranberry mixture. Cover the baking dish with foil.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese.
• Cranberries have been used for centuries to treat urinary tract infections.
• Cranberries can be substituted for other berries in many recipes.