Best 7 Tart Cranberry Chicken Recipes

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Step into the realm of culinary delight with tart cranberry chicken, a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. In this article, we'll unravel the secrets to crafting the perfect tart cranberry chicken, providing you with a step-by-step guide, insightful tips, and a compilation of delectable recipe variations. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of creating this mouthwatering dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TART CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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My husband loves chicken when it's nice and moist, as in this autumn recipe. I serve it over hot rice with a salad and warm rolls. The ruby red sauce has a wonderful sweet-tart flavor. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Dash ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge chicken. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides. Remove and keep warm. , Add water, cranberries, brown sugar, nutmeg and, if desired, vinegar to the pan; cook and stir until the berries burst, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is tender, basting occasionally with the sauce. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Place chicken in freezer containers; top with sauce. If desired, place rice in separate freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water to chicken if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 28g protein.

TART CRANBERRY DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound frozen cranberries
2 cups orange juice
3 cups ginger ale
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 orange, zested

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan (stainless steel), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Carefully puree with stick blender or blender until smooth. Check for seasoning and serve in small ramekins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calorie, Sodium 88 milligrams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Sugar 18 grams

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

CATALINA-CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Got chicken burnout? Try our cranberry chicken recipe to revive your faith in poultry. This CATALINA-Cranberry Chicken is tart, tangy & perfect over rice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 bone-in chicken breasts (4 lb.)
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1 env. (2 oz.) onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place chicken in 2 (13x9-inch) baking dishes.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken.
  • Bake 50 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 40 g

EASY CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts baked in a mixture of cranberry sauce, Ranch-style salad dressing and dry onion soup mix. Four ingredients! Mix, pour and bake! This Cranberry Chicken is a cinch!

Provided by Alice Daniels

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
½ packet dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and dry onion soup mix. Blend together until well mixed, then pour mixture over chicken.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 742.2 mg, Sugar 30 g

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

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:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Make sure the sauce is thickened. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken and vegetables. If the sauce is too thin, add a cornstarch slurry or flour roux.
  • Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes or rice. Mashed potatoes and rice are both classic side dishes that go well with chicken and cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

Tart cranberry chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce adds a tart and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to please the whole family.

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