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Cranberry Chicken Recipe
This cranberry chicken recipe is a Thanksgiving dish that'll wow any crowd. It's quick, easy, and full of bright flavor.
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
35
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
chicken breasts
Calories:
413
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
⅓
cup
all-purpose flour
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
4
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
(6-8 ounces each)
¼
cup
unsalted butter
divided (½ stick)
¼
red onion
thinly sliced
½
cup
dry red wine
or water
½
cup
water
1
cup
cranberries
fresh or frozen
½
cup
brown sugar
⅛
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
Instructions
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture.
⅓ cup all-purpose flour,
½ teaspoon kosher salt,
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper,
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
In a skillet set over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Brown the chicken on both sides. Remove to a plate and keep warm under foil.
¼ cup unsalted butter
Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, then add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
¼ red onion
Splash in the wine (or water) and bring it to a simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing it to reduce by half.
½ cup dry red wine
Add the water, cranberries, brown sugar, and nutmeg to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to burst.
½ cup water,
1 cup cranberries,
½ cup brown sugar,
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce, until chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
Notes
To make this dish gluten-free, swap the all-purpose flour for gluten-free 1:1 flour.
Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 165°F at the thickest point.
Storage:
Store cranberry chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
chicken breast
|
Calories:
413
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
39
g
|
Protein:
25
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
103
mg
|
Sodium:
434
mg
|
Potassium:
501
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
28
g
|
Vitamin A:
404
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
39
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg