Best 6 Maple And Cranberry Glazed Chicken Recipes
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Maple and Cranberry Glazed Chicken, a dish that harmonizes sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This delectable chicken is roasted to perfection, basted with a luscious glaze made from pure maple syrup, ruby-red cranberries, aromatic spices, and a hint of zesty orange. The result is a moist, succulent chicken with a captivating golden-brown crust and an explosion of flavors in every bite.
Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes. Treat your taste buds to a refreshing Cranberry Orange Relish, a vibrant blend of cranberries, oranges, and a touch of zesty ginger. This relish adds a burst of freshness and tang to complement the rich flavors of the chicken. For a delightful side dish, prepare our Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a velvety smooth and subtly sweet accompaniment that perfectly balances the savory chicken. With this trio of recipes, you'll create a memorable dining experience that will leave your guests craving for more.
CRANBERRY MAPLE CHICKEN
Cranberries and a hint of maple syrup make a sweet sauce for these easy chicken breast halves. They're a quick but lovely main course for weeknights and other occasions. -Kim Pettipas of Oromocto, New Brunswick
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN
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
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.
GRILLED MAPLE AND CRANBERRY GLAZED CHICKEN
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
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
MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN
This one-pan dish is filled with the flavors of fall. Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to the tangy cider-infused glaze that coats tender pan-roasted chicken, apple wedges and shallots.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt. Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken skin-side down and cook, undisturbed, until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the chicken and add the apples, shallots and sage to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook until the chicken is browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and continue to cook the apples and shallots, stirring, until golden, about 2 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix the chicken broth, maple syrup, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the skillet with the apples and shallots and boil until reduced by about three-quarters, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat, until cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 119 milligrams, Sodium 373 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE
Provided by Paul Kirk
Categories Mustard Low Cal Cranberry Pork Chop Summer Grill/Barbecue Maple Syrup Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For spice rub:
- Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
- For glaze:
- Mix first 8 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- Do ahead: Spice rub and glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store spice rub at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate glaze. Rewarm glaze just until pourable before using.
- Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle spice rub generously over both sides of pork chops (about 1/2 tablespoon per side), pressing to adhere. Place pork chops on grill, cover, and cook 5 minutes per side. Brush generously with glaze. Move to cooler part of grill and continue to grill, uncovered, until cooked through, brushing frequently with glaze, about 3 minutes longer per side.
- *Available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com.
CRANBERRY GLAZED CHICKEN
This is a great chicken recipe to use up any leftover cranberries from the holidays, although you might find yourself buying cranberries all year around just to make this dish! Serve this with cooked rice. Throw in some mushrooms or chopped green peppers with the sauce, if you like lots of sauce then double all ingredients.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a large casserole dish.
- Combine flour with seasoning salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken pieces on both sides, then place in the baking dish (do not clean skillet).
- In the same skillet with the drippings mix the water, brown sugar, vinegar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add in cranberries and cook slowly stirring constantly until the cranberry skins pop and the mixture thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
Tips:
- For a crispy chicken skin, pat the chicken dry before cooking and season it with salt and pepper.
- Use a large skillet or roasting pan to cook the chicken so that it doesn't overcrowd and cook evenly.
- Baste the chicken with the maple and cranberry glaze every 15 minutes or so to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Garnish the chicken with fresh cranberries and rosemary for a festive presentation.
Conclusion:
This maple and cranberry glazed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a holiday meal or any special occasion. The sweet and tangy glaze complements the moist and flavorful chicken, and the fresh cranberries add a pop of color and tartness. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or stuffing, for a complete and satisfying meal.
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