Best 8 Cranberry Grilled Chicken Quarters Recipes

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Succulent and bursting with tangy-sweet flavors, Cranberry Grilled Chicken Quarters is an absolute delight for your taste buds. This dish combines the savory richness of chicken with the vibrant tartness of cranberries, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your senses. The chicken quarters are grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone effortlessly. The cranberry sauce, made from fresh cranberries, adds a delightful sweetness and tanginess that complements the chicken beautifully. This recipe also includes a flavorful herb butter, which infuses the chicken with aromatic herbs and spices, enhancing its overall taste. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables, this Cranberry Grilled Chicken Quarters dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CITRUS BBQ CHICKEN



Citrus BBQ Chicken image

The bright, tangy flavors of orange and lemon come together with this easy bbq sauce base to pull triple-duty as marinade, glaze, and sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skin-on chicken leg quarters, cut into 8 pieces
1 1/3 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Juice and zest of 1 orange
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, garlic, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper together in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup (or alternatively a medium bowl) until combined.
  • Remove 1 cup of the sauce and add the remaining sauce to the resealable plastic bag with the chicken. Seal and toss the bag to evenly coat the chicken. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining sauce to a small saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Reserve reduced sauce for glazing and serving.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow any excess marinade to drip off. Arrange the chicken skin-side down on the grill, leaving some space between each. Cook until deep grill marks form and releases easily from the grill, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken skin-side up. Cover the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each thigh reads 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Brush the skin side of the chicken with some of the reduced sauce. Flip the chicken pieces and brush the other side of the chicken with the sauce and continue to cook, sauce-side down, for an additional minute. Flip and grill for 1 minute more. Transfer the chicken to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with the remainder of the sauce.

BAKED CRANBERRY CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY



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This easy baked cranberry chicken recipe with rosemary is the perfect festive dinner! Bold flavors from fresh garlic, rosemary, citrus, and tangy-sweet cranberries come together to create a show-stopping dish. If you like, you can marinate the chicken in the seasoning and citrus for a couple hours in the fridge or just do as in the recipe and allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh cranberries
1/3 cup brown sugar
2-3 tbsp white wine vinegar (more for later)
6 pieces bone-in (skin on chicken (I used 2 chicken breasts and 4 thighs))
6-8 garlic cloves (minced)
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 1/2 tsp dry rosemary)
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon (juice of (do not discard used lemon halves))
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
3 celery stalks (chopped)
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
More fresh rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, and white wine vinegar. Set aside for now.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry. Rub the chicken with the minced garlic on both sides (make sure to apply some of the garlic underneath the chicken skins). Season well with salt and pepper. Combine the rosemary and paprika then apply to the chicken pieces on both sides and again underneath the skin.
  • In a large bowl or deep enough dish, mix the olive oil, lemon juice and 2 tbsp white wine vinegar. Now add the chicken, celery, onions, and used lemon halves. Work everything together with clean hands. Set aside to marinate just for 15 minutes or so.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Place the chicken skin side down to brown on medium-high for 5 minutes. Turn over and brown on the other side.
  • Place the chicken, onions, celery, lemon halves and any liquid from the marinade in a lightly oiled baking pan. Add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth, then add the sugared cranberries.
  • Bake in the 425 degrees F heated-oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Serve hot with Lebanese rice and your favorite salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2 kcal, Sugar 2.7 g, Sodium 10.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 BBQ CHICKEN



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A very pretty chicken; you can use a whole chicken cut up, or pieces. I generally use Country Legs (thigh & drumstick) as that is the cheapest chicken available.

Provided by Deirdre Dee

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet brown the chicken in butter/margarine. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In the drippings (in the skillet), saute onion and celery until tender. Add cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. Mix well.
  • Pour cranberry mixture over chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 182.5 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1013.4 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

CRANBERRY GRILLED CHICKEN QUARTERS



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A chicken dish just in time for the holidays.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup cranberry sauce
4 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 pounds boiling chicken, quartered
rice pilaf, optional
parsley, optional

Steps:

  • 1. preheat barbecue to high. In a small pan, mix cranberry sauce, tomato sauce, Brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Break the wing, hip and drumsticks joints so the chicken pieces lie flat. Barbecue chicken, skin side down, over direct heat for 20 minutes. Turn chicken, grill for a further 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender, brushing occasionally with sauce. The chicken can be cooked in a kettle or Weber for 50 to 60 minutes. Heat any remaining sauce until bubbly. Serve chicken with sauce and if desired Rice pilaf and parsley. Serves four.

GRILLED CHICKEN QUARTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
8 cups ice cubes
6 chicken leg quarters
Basting Sauce, recipe follows
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Stir the salt and brown sugar into the boiling water until dissolved. Place the ice cubes in a large container. Pour the brine over the ice cubes and stir to mix and cool. Add the leg quarters to the cooled brine, adding additional water if needed to make sure they are submerged. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine, rinse and pat dry. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Turn one side of the grill off and place the chicken skin-side down over the indirect heat. Cook for 10 minutes, turn, cook another 10 minutes and then brush with a thick coating of basting sauce. Turn, cook another 10 minutes, baste and cook a final 10 minutes for a total of 40 minutes on the grill. The chicken should register at least 160 degrees F and the juices should run clear. Serve immediately.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup lemon juice, honey and salt. While constantly whisking, very slowly drizzle in the canola oil, drop by drop, until an emulsion forms, and then continue adding the oil in a slow steady stream. The mixture should thicken to the consistency of mayonnaise. Whisk in a little water to thin the final sauce to the consistency of a creamy salad dressing. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice, if necessary.

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

BEST CRANBERRY CHICKEN



Best Cranberry Chicken image

My mom found this recipe years ago, and now it's become a cheap and easy weeknight favorite at my house.

Provided by misscarolb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 pounds chicken thighs
⅔ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the butter and onion in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, push the onion over to one end, and place the chicken thighs in the dish in a single layer. Return to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the oven, and scoop the cooked onions into the cranberry mixture. Spoon the mixture over the chicken thighs, and return to the oven.
  • Bake until the cranberry mixture is slightly caramelized and the chicken is done, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 450.4 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use chicken quarters that are similar in size.
  • For a more flavorful marinade, use a combination of citrus juices, herbs, and spices.
  • Be sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • When grilling the chicken, cook over medium heat to prevent burning.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade or a glaze during grilling to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Cranberry Grilled Chicken Quarters is a delicious and easy way to cook chicken. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the grilling process gives it a slightly charred and smoky flavor. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck, and it can be served with a variety of side dishes. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a beginner, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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