CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY COMPOTE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped tart apple
1/4 cup cranberry juice
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

Place chicken in a large shallow bowl. Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate., Meanwhile, place cranberries in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes. , In a small saucepan, saute celery and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Drain cranberries; add to saucepan with apple. Stir in the cranberry juice, apple juice and vinegar. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in coriander and allspice. Cover and keep warm. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned; turn. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 10 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Serve chicken with cranberry compote.

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