Grilled Maple And Cranberry Glazed Chicken Recipes

MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine syrup and 3/4 cup cranberry sauce; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with salt., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with syrup mixture. , Warm the remaining cranberry sauce; serve with chicken.

GRILLED MAPLE CHICKEN WITH SMOKEY GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or oven to 450 degrees F. If using a grill, set up hot and cool zones by turning one side of a gas grill to the high setting or by banking very hot coals on one side of a charcoal grill.
• Whisk together the maple syrup, mustard and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Toss the chicken in the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the hot side of the grill bone-side down and grill 3 to 5 minutes. Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill, close the lid and cook until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes. If using the oven, place the chicken bone-side down on a sheet tray and roast until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the greens, chile flakes if using, a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup water and cover with the lid. Cook until the greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Splash with some vinegar and serve with the chicken on top.

MAPLE-AND CRANBERRY-GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix half of the cranberry sauce with the syrup. Sprinkle salt over chicken.Cover and grill chicken 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 10 minutes turn chicken. Grill 10 to 15 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with cranberry mixture, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Serve with remaining cranberry sauce.1 Serving: Calories 365 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 7g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 310mg Carbohydrate 49g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 27g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 6%Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch, 3 Lean Meat, 1 FruitBetty's TipFor an autumn treat, try serving this chicken with sage dressing and roasted root vegetables, such as carrots, onions, parsnips and rutabagas.

CRANBERRY MAPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Stir syrup into cranberry mixture; serve with chicken.

MAPLE-GLAZED BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat grill.
• In small bowl stir together glaze ingredients.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Brush chicken generously with glaze.
• Place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium coals; cover grill.
• Cook 8-12 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once and brushing occasionally with glaze.

GRILLED CHOPS WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY MAPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the brine ingredients and stir well. Place the chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning once.
• Combine the glaze ingredients in a medium saucepan and mix well. Heat the glaze over medium heat, just until warm. Remove from the heat and reserve 1/2 cup of glaze for serving.
• Build a charcoal and/or wood fire for direct grilling. Grill the chops directly over the hot coals (approximately 450°F) for 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature is 150°F. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, baste both sides of the chops with the glaze. Drizzle the reserved glaze over the chops or pass separately at the table.
• Cooking Method
• Direct heat
• Suggested Wood
• Hickory, Apple, Apricot

GRILLED MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• In a small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and brush glaze generously on all sides.
• Grill chicken breasts over medium heat, turning once, until no longer pink in the center, 6-8 minutes on each side.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• For spice rub:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
• For glaze:
• Mix first 8 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Do ahead: Spice rub and glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store spice rub at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate glaze. Rewarm glaze just until pourable before using.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle spice rub generously over both sides of pork chops (about 1/2 tablespoon per side), pressing to adhere. Place pork chops on grill, cover, and cook 5 minutes per side. Brush generously with glaze. Move to cooler part of grill and continue to grill, uncovered, until cooked through, brushing frequently with glaze, about 3 minutes longer per side.
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