CRANBERRY-GLAZED CHICKEN

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Our recipe specialists infuse bone-in chicken breasts with fall flavor by topping them with a crimson-colored cranberry sauce. The meat turns out moist and tender.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup dried cranberries
1-1/4 cups whiskey, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
6 bone-in chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and 1/4 cup whiskey. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is evaporated. Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Place in a small bowl; stir in the butter, 2 teaspoons thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside., In the same saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, brown sugar and remaining whiskey. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Stir in remaining thyme., With fingers, carefully loosen skin from each chicken breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Kagisho Mathibela
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Md Shakawat
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This was my first time making cranberry glazed chicken and it was a success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


joe webb
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Babor Baloch
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. The glaze is also delicious.


Ibrahim Nureni
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The glaze is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Bishwajeet Bishwajeet
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze is so good and the chicken is so moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


k1ts0une
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This recipe is a winner! The glaze is amazing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


SALAUDDIN SHIBLI
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ivan alvin Krpto
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. The glaze is also very versatile. I've used it on chicken, pork, and even fish.


d he
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Pedro Ramirez
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This was my first time making cranberry glazed chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Poli Molla
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is juicy and tender, and the glaze is delicious. I added a little bit of Dijon mustard to the glaze for an extra kick.


Rahmat Sikdar
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I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The glaze is so easy to make and it really elevates the flavor of the chicken.


Stormie Roman
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This cranberry glazed chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.