BRAISED CHICKEN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CRANBERRIES

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Delicious on its own, this dish is also great served over couscous. Use the other half of your butternut squash to make Butternut Squash Soup with Shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled, halved, and seeded
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 chicken leg quarters (2 1/2 pounds total), split into drumsticks and thighs
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Cut half the squash into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Cut remaining squash into 1/2-inch pieces and reserve, refrigerated, to make Butternut Squash Soup with Shrimp.
  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and, in two batches, cook, skin side down, until skin is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a plate; pour off fat from pot.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil, reserved squash, and onion to pot and cook until vegetables are beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add sage, flour, coriander, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Nestle chicken, skin side up, in squash mixture, add cranberries, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and squash is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

Hina sajid
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Shadrack Kyle
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This is one of my favorite recipes for braised chicken. The combination of flavors is amazing!


Khubab
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I made this dish in my slow cooker and it was so easy! I just threw everything in the pot in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Ammed Gebleer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken and it turned out great.


ansirkhanna ansirkhanna
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cranberries and chicken helped to balance out the sweetness of the squash.


Pelumi Damilare
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party. The butternut squash and cranberries add a festive touch.


lda mcgovern
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Clemon A
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This recipe is easy to follow and the dish turns out great! I especially love the crispy skin on the chicken.


Farwa Khan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Technology Gyan pk
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the butternut squash and cranberries added a delicious sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.