Best 2 Cranberry Salsa Chicken Recipes
**Cranberry Salsa Chicken: A Delightful Fusion of Sweet and Savory Flavors**
Elevate your taste buds with Cranberry Salsa Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the savory richness of chicken, and a vibrant medley of spices. This dish tantalizes the palate with a delightful interplay of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. With three variations to satisfy every craving, the Cranberry Salsa Chicken Trio offers a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving for more. From the classic Cranberry Salsa Chicken to the zesty Chipotle Cranberry Salsa Chicken and the creamy Avocado Cranberry Salsa Chicken, each recipe brings a unique twist to this flavor-packed dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with the Cranberry Salsa Chicken Trio, a true celebration of taste and culinary artistry.
CRANBERRY SALSA CHICKEN
I made this dish for my fiance once...and he absolutely loved it. Now that we're married, I prepare it for our dinner guests. Everyone likes it, and no one guesses they're eating "healthy". -Amy VanGuilder Dik of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until browned on both sides. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cranberries, water, honey, garlic, cinnamon and cumin; mix well. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
BLACKENED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS & CRANBERRY MANGO SALSA
Not just a 'summer' dish, the oranges, reds, and greens in this make for a gorgeous harvest feast as well. The salsa is a wonderful blend of tart, sweet, and spicy and goes well against the cool flavor of the cheese (I often omit the chicken and make vegetarian quesadillas). Despite the long list of directions, this is not overly complex to make...but tastes like it should be. Originally posted by Mean Chef.
Provided by winkki
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the Salsa (yields about 3 cups):.
- Toss the cranberries with the brown sugar then chop coarsley in a food processor, transfer to a heat resistant bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium-high heat; bring to a boil while stirring; once boiling, stop stirring and allow to cook for 3 minutes, then immediately pour syrup over cranberries and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, peel and dice kiwi and mango.
- Combine mango, kiwi, red onion,cilantro, lime juice, serrano chile, garlic and honey; mix well and add to cranberry mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
- For the Quesadillas:.
- Place blackening seasoning in a shallow dish.
- Between two sheets of plastic wrap, flatten chicken breasts with a meat mallet or heavy skillet to a flat even thickness; rub each breast with a few drops of oil and dredge in the blackening seasoning to coat.
- Heat 1 tbl of peanut oil in a heavy skillet over high heat; add chicken and cook until blackened on both sides and cooked through- set aside to rest.
- In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, add onions and saute until just translucent; turn heat to low and cook for 15 minutes until onions are soft but not browned.
- Stir in basil and honey and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add chicken broth and turn up heat high enough for broth to simmer; cook until almost all of the broth has evaporated; remove from heat and set aside.
- Slice chicken into small pieces and mix with onions.
- To assemble: Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on one tortilla, then spoon on 1/4 of the chicken mixture; sprinkle with 2 tbl more cheese and place another tortilla on top.
- Lightly brush a skillet with peanut oil and heat over medium high heat; slide the quesadilla into the skillet and heat until cheese begins to melt; brush upper tortilla with peanut oil and flip quesadilla in skillet.
- When cheese is melted, remove from skillet, cut into quarters and serve with cranberry-mango salsa.
- Note: quesadillas (top brushed with oil) can also be cooked on a parchment lined sheet pan in a 350 degree oven until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1001.8, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 106.2, Sodium 1215.2, Carbohydrate 111, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 46.7, Protein 49.5
Tips:
- For a spicier salsa, use more jalapeño peppers or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- To make the salsa ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Serve the salsa with tortilla chips, chicken, or fish. It also makes a great topping for tacos, burritos, and nachos.
Conclusion:
This Cranberry Salsa Chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The sweet and tangy salsa is the perfect complement to the tender chicken. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.
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