Maple Cranberry Chicken Recipes

CRANBERRY MAPLE CHICKEN

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.

MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN BREASTS

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).

MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN

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.

CRANBERRY-MAPLE CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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.