Best Maple Cranberry Chicken Recipes

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MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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With just four ingredients, these moist and flavorful chicken breasts are a cinch to prepare. The tart cranberry sauce contrasts nicely with the sweet maple syrup. -Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup maple syrup
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine syrup and 3/4 cup cranberry sauce; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with salt., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with syrup mixture. , Warm the remaining cranberry sauce; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

GRILLED MAPLE AND CRANBERRY GLAZED CHICKEN



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Whole berry cranberry sauce becomes a rich and delicious sauce for chicken when paired with real maple syrup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (15 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup real maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb)

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with canola or vegetable oil. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Mix half of the cranberry sauce with the syrup. Sprinkle salt over chicken.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with cranberry-syrup mixture, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Discard remaining cranberry-syrup mixture.
  • Serve chicken with remaining cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 0 g

MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN BREASTS



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The basic recipe here is from a Food Network Canada show called Fixing Dinner, I have adjusted it slightly. It is a very yummy way to cook chicken. Kids like the sweetness. Serve with steamed broccoli and basmati or white rice. I have estimated the prep and cooking times, probably more than is actually needed.

Provided by s-t2384

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (675g)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
10 white mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Place flour, salt, pepper and rosemary in a bowl or plastic bag.
  • Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in frying pan on medium heat.
  • Add garlic, when just softened add the chicken and brown on both sides.
  • Add green onions and mushrooms to pan.
  • Mix together maple syrup, vinegar and water.
  • Pour over the browned chicken.
  • Sprinkle cranberries around chicken pieces.
  • Reduce heat to a high simmer for 20 minutes (check chicken frequently to make sure the liquid isn't evaporating too much, add a little water at a time if it is, it should be a little saucy).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 85.5, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 25.3, Protein 29.8

MAPLE-AND CRANBERRY-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (16-ounce) whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 3/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix half of the cranberry sauce with the syrup. Sprinkle salt over chicken.Cover and grill chicken 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 10 minutes turn chicken. Grill 10 to 15 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with cranberry mixture, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Serve with remaining cranberry sauce.1 Serving: Calories 365 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 7g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 310mg Carbohydrate 49g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 27g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 6%Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch, 3 Lean Meat, 1 FruitBetty's TipFor an autumn treat, try serving this chicken with sage dressing and roasted root vegetables, such as carrots, onions, parsnips and rutabagas.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

•12 chicken thighs, preferably from organic-free range chickens
•1 tablespoon freshly minced rosemary
•4 teaspoons freshly minced thyme
•kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
•EVOO
•2 cups fresh (or frozen and thawed) cranberries
•1 cup low sodium chicken broth
•1 cup pure maple syrup
•4 teaspoons cider vinegar
•4 teaspoons dijon mustard

Steps:

  • 1.Heat oven to 400 ℉. 2.Season chicken with the rosemary, 2 teaspoons of the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot and working in batches, sear chicken starting with the skin side down until nicely browned on both sides. Move the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with a second batch of thighs. 3.When all thighs are browned, place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20-30 minutes depending on their size, until cooked through. In the meantime, pour any excess fat from the skillet used to brown the chicken and put it back over medium heat. 4.Add the cranberries, chicken stock, syrup, mustard, cider vinegar, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of thyme. Cook, stirring to mix all the ingredients and scraping up any brown bits left on the bottom of the pan from the chicken. Turn heat to medium-high and boil, stirring frequently until reduced to a sauce consistency, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm. 5.Pull the chicken from the oven when finished, transfer to a cutting board and tent with roil to rest for 5 minutes or so. Pour any accumulated juices from the baking sheet into the sauce. 6.Serve the chicken with the sauce.

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