Best 6 Fruity Cranberry Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a tantalizing and unique dish to impress your family and friends? Look no further than fruity cranberry chicken! This delectable dish combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the savory richness of chicken, creating a flavor profile that is sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering fruity cranberry chicken dish that will surely be a hit at any gathering.

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BEST CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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My mom found this recipe years ago, and now it's become a cheap and easy weeknight favorite at my house.

Provided by misscarolb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 pounds chicken thighs
⅔ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the butter and onion in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, push the onion over to one end, and place the chicken thighs in the dish in a single layer. Return to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the oven, and scoop the cooked onions into the cranberry mixture. Spoon the mixture over the chicken thighs, and return to the oven.
  • Bake until the cranberry mixture is slightly caramelized and the chicken is done, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 450.4 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

FRUITY CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Cooking with cranberries is a happy habit for Sandy Brooks of Tacoma, Washington. "I like to include them because the fruit is filled with vitamin C - and because my husband and son love the flavor," she smiles. "This chicken recipe is the one they request the most."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3-1/2 pounds), quartered and skin removed
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients; top with chicken. Pour orange juice over chicken and sprinkle with orange zest. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; set aside., Combine butter and flour until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cook on high until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in chicken and brown sugar; heat through. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CRANBERRY CHICKEN II



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This baked dish is a little French, a little fruity, a little sweet, a little tart and A LOT delicious!

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix cranberry sauce, soup mix and salad dressing and pour mixture over chicken. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1511.9 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

TENDER CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Tender baked chicken gets dressed for the holidays with a chunky spiced fruit sauce in this recipe shared by field editor Linda Rock of Stratford, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

3 INGREDIENT CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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This recipe sounds crazy, but it totally works. The sauce is neither too sweet nor too salty. Yummy and pretty enough for company. Easy and uses ingredients I always have on hand. You can use less chicken and the same amount of sauce ingredients; just use a smaller baking dish so sauce doesn't burn. Good served with rice to soak up all that delicious sauce. If you don't have whole berry sauce, jellied sauce works too. I've sometimes added some dried cranberries for visual interest, but they're not necessary.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (14 -16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 13x9" baking dish with non-stick.
  • Combine soup mix and cranberry sauce.
  • Place chicken in prepared dish; cover with sauce.
  • Cover and bake 25 minutes; remove cover and bake 15 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 585, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 25.5, Protein 30.8

CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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This is a sweet and tart chicken dish. I found the recipe in Taste of Home October/November 2000. This remains a favorate today.

Provided by Amber of AZ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 chicken breasts

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 13-in.x 9-in.x 2-in.baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake uncovered, at 350 F.for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Spoon over chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 39.8, Protein 28.6

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken breasts or thighs.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can also use other dried fruits in this recipe, such as raisins, apricots, or cherries.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can use 1 teaspoon of orange extract.
  • Serve this dish with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This fruity cranberry chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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