Tart Cranberry Chicken Recipe

Name: Tart Cranberry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup water; 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; Dash ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, optional; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Dash ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, optional
Hot cooked rice

1
In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge chicken. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides. Remove and keep warm.
2
Add water, cranberries, brown sugar, nutmeg and, if desired, vinegar to the pan; cook and stir until the berries burst, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is tender, basting occasionally with the sauce. Serve with rice.
3
Place chicken in freezer containers; top with sauce. If desired, place rice in separate freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water to chicken if necessary.

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), and more.

Yes, Tart Cranberry Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tart Cranberry Chicken

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