Best 6 Chicken With Cranberry Orange Pecan Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and unique dish to serve at your next gathering, look no further than chicken with cranberry orange pecan sauce. This delightful dish combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges and the nutty richness of pecans. It's a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of preparing this delicious dish, providing you with tips and tricks to ensure success. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY/ORANGE CHICKEN



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Meet the Cook: My husband and I have a small bog. So I "experiment" with cranberry recipes every fall! I came across this one in a cookbook, then just changed around a few things to better suit our tastes. Cranberry/Orange Chicken is a nice New England dinner our entire family (we have two teenagers) enjoys. Sometimes, I'll make cranberry sauce, too, to top off a dessert of gingerbread. -Sharon Parsons, Killingworth, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups whole fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the flour and salt and place in a plastic bag. Shake chicken, a few pieces at a time, in flour mixture. Melt butter in a large skillet; brown chicken on all sides. , In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients except food coloring; bring to a boil. Pour over chicken; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken to a warm platter., Bring sauce to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add a few drops red food coloring if desired. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY-ORANGE-PECAN SAUCE



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Moist golden chicken breasts are dressed up for the holidays in this special dish from field editor Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah. Perched on a bed of sauteed spinach, the chicken is topped with a tangy cranberry, orange and pecan sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 3/8-in. thickness; place in the bag and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 3 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add cranberries and orange juice to the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the berries begin to pop. Add brown sugar and orange zest; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pecans; remove from the heat., In another skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the spinach; saute for 1 minute or until spinach begins to wilt. Place spinach on serving plates; top with the chicken and cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CRANBERRY PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Cranberry Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mike Pellerin

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/4 Cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 orange, zest of
1 orange, juice of
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch salt
1 pinch allspice

Steps:

  • Wash cranberries and pick over, removing any stems.
  • Place in pot with the sugar.
  • Zest the orange and add to mixture.
  • Juice the orange into measuring cup, and add enough water to make 1 cup. Add to mixture.
  • Add the salt and allspice.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes until large bubbles stack up on each other.
  • Stir in chopped pecans and remove from heat.
  • Allow to cool, then refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 42.9, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 43.4, Protein 1.8

CRAZY YUMMY CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Cranberries, oats, pecans and orange glaze. So good!

Provided by Dion

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 orange, zested
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, white and brown sugars, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy and well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then gradually beat in the flour just until the mixture makes a soft dough. Stir in the pecans, rolled oats, and cranberries, and drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 1 minute on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to finish cooling. Glaze cookies while still a little warm.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a microwave-safe bowl, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the orange zest and butter, and microwave on medium power until the butter melts and the mixture is warm, about 30 seconds. Stir the warm glaze until smooth, and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CHICKEN WITH ORANGE AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken With Orange and Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Obag6142

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless chicken breasts, frozen
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup dried fruit
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup green onion, minced

Steps:

  • Place frozen breasts in 12 inch frying pan and add all ingredients except cornstarch, water, and onions. Bring to boil over medium high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until meat is no longer pink in center of thickest part - about 20 minutes total. Transfer chicken to platter and keep warm.
  • Boil pan juices over high heat, uncovered, 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with water and add to sauce; stirring until it boils.
  • Moisten chicken with sauce and serve over rice. Sprinkle chicken with minced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 340.1, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 33.4

CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN I



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Chicken breasts baked with an onion cranberry sauce for a simple, sweet and tangy dinner. A great company dish to serve with hot, fluffy white rice.

Provided by phaylock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ¼ cups cranberry sauce
1 packet dry onion soup mix
½ cup French-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken in an 11x17 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, soup mix, salad dressing, sugar and ground black pepper. Mix well and spoon mixture over chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 433.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispier chicken skin, pat the chicken dry before searing it in the pan.
  • If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can substitute it with water and add a chicken bouillon cube for flavor.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of cranberry sauce, orange juice, and pecans in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

The chicken with cranberry-orange-pecan sauce is a flavorful and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors, along with the crunchy pecans, creates a delicious and memorable dish that will surely impress your guests. So, gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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