Maple Cranberry Chicken Recipes

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.

CRANBERRY CHICKEN I

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts in a glass or non-reactive baking dish.
• Stir the onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and French dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken breasts. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
• Bake chicken in preheated oven until top is bubbly and slightly browned, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Place flour, salt, pepper and rosemary in a bowl or plastic bag.
• Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• Heat olive oil in frying pan on medium heat.
• Add garlic, when just softened add the chicken and brown on both sides.
• Add green onions and mushrooms to pan.
• Mix together maple syrup, vinegar and water.
• Pour over the browned chicken.
• Sprinkle cranberries around chicken pieces.
• Reduce heat to a high simmer for 20 minutes (check chicken frequently to make sure the liquid isn't evaporating too much, add a little water at a time if it is, it should be a little saucy).

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.

MAPLE-CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers, and cook until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in cooked chicken and garlic, and sprinkle with sugar. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes, then stir in maple syrup, and cook for about 5 more minutes, until caramelized.
• Stir in curry paste and heavy cream, and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.

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.