CRANBERRY-GLAZED CHICKEN

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Our recipe specialists infuse bone-in chicken breasts with fall flavor by topping them with a crimson-colored cranberry sauce. The meat turns out moist and tender.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup dried cranberries
1-1/4 cups whiskey, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
6 bone-in chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and 1/4 cup whiskey. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is evaporated. Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Place in a small bowl; stir in the butter, 2 teaspoons thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside., In the same saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, brown sugar and remaining whiskey. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Stir in remaining thyme., With fingers, carefully loosen skin from each chicken breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Chanel Johnson
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This recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Solomon Gichuki
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I've tried many cranberry glazed chicken recipes, but this one is the best.


Asim Borman
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This recipe is a family favorite.


Raymond Chidi
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Talicia Jackson
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Two thumbs up!


Nidashahid Nidashahid
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A+


Anisha Birahi
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5 stars!


Pat Tiller
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This recipe is a keeper!


Braxden Holmes
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sindiswa Sereko
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This was the best chicken recipe I've ever tried!


Mark Irrobali
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lisa Nazario
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Fariha Fariha jannat
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Jai Hamilton
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and the glaze is amazing.


DanIsABob
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sumit Tharu
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The cranberry glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


BD Shafi
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so moist and flavorful! I will definitely be making this again.