CRANBERRY CHICKEN III

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Why wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy cranberries? Chicken with cranberry sauce makes a great summertime treat.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds cut up chicken pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¼ cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

Heat grill to medium. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Make Sauce: In a medium bowl combine the cranberry sauce, corn syrup, lemon juice, butter/margarine and rosemary. Mix well. Set aside.
Grill chicken pieces, bone side up, on uncovered grill over medium hot coals for 20 minutes. Turn chicken and grill for another 20 to 30 minutes or until tender and juices run clear, brushing often with the sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 228.1 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 256.3 mg, Sugar 21.4 g