Creating Cranberry Orange Chicken Meatballs can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, thyme, salt, pepper, and orange zest. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
5. Prepare Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, whisk together cranberry sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
6. Coat Meatballs: Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and gently toss them in the cranberry-orange sauce until well coated.
7. Simmer in Sauce: Let the coated meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.