Best Cranberry Maple Chicken Meatballs Recipes

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CRANBERRY MAPLE CHICKEN



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Cranberries and a hint of maple syrup make a sweet sauce for these easy chicken breast halves. They're a quick but lovely main course for weeknights and other occasions. -Kim Pettipas of Oromocto, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Stir syrup into cranberry mixture; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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This is a great recipe for people who would like to try something different for Thanksgiving. It makes a delicious side to any kind of turkey dish, and is very simple to make.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup ketchup
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together the hamburger, bread crumbs, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, garlic powder and ketchup. Form into small balls and bake for 30 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer and stir until smooth. Add meat balls and simmer for I hour. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1431.6 mg, Sugar 50.6 g

CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Tender and juicy chicken meatballs cooked in an easy and delicious cranberry sauce

Provided by Rena

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

14 oz Cranberry Sauce (one can)
¼ Cup Honey
1 Tsp Chili Powder
¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
½ Tsp Chili Flakes
Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
¼ Cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 lbs Chicken breast or turkey (cubed)
¼ Cup Panko
1 Large Egg
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
¼ Tsp Black Pepper
½ Tsp Kosher Salt ( or to taste)
Optional: fresh rosemary, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a food processor add the meat chunks and pulse to chop. Add all the remaining ingredients and pulse again until meat is medium-fine.
  • Using wet hands form the meat mixture into about 1-inch balls. Gently roll them in flour, shaking any excess.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Drizzle with about 2 Tbsps oil and carefully add in the meatballs. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden-brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce with remaining ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour cranberry sauce and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until bubbly, about 5 minute

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Sodium 728 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 56 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY-MAPLE CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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When you need a festive appetizer to bring to a party, these saucy chicken meatballs made with maple syrup, Dijon and orange zest taste like the holidays. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup ground walnuts
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground chicken
SAUCE:
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be soft). Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through., For sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Gently stir in meatballs. If desired, sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

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