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Poultry with cranberry sauce is a combination that thrums heartstrings in most Americans, and it’s just one reason we love this easy stovetop recipe, especially during the fall and winter months. Another reason we love it is the combination of seasonings in the dish. Cranberry, cinnamon, ginger, and orange bring an amazing aroma to your kitchen and festive holiday flavors to your plate.
The dish is also conveniently versatile. You can use skinless chicken breasts or skin-on chicken parts (whatever you have on hand). And you can have fun experimenting with the seasonings, depending on your taste. One day you might like a more sweet-hot flavored version by kicking up the cayenne to a higher level. Another day, you might want a more sweet-orange version by leaving out the cayenne completely, and maybe even grating in a little orange zest. So have fun with it, and however you make it, we certainly hope you will eat with joy. ~ Cleo
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Stovetop Cranberry Chicken
with Holiday Spices
with Holiday Spices
from Cleo Coyle
Serves: 4 (or 2 with leftovers)
Ingredients
4 large or 5 small skinless chicken breasts or 3 to 3-1/2 pounds chicken parts with skin left on, your choice
1 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with…
Salt and pepper, to taste, and
Cayenne pepper generous pinch (optional or increase for more heat)
1 cup (approx.) canola oil (for frying)
One 14 or 16 ounce can of whole sweetened cranberry sauce (or make about 2 cups of sweetened sauce from fresh cranberries)
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
1/2 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia), chopped
Step 1. Cut each skinless chicken breasts into thirds (lengthwise) and coat with the flour, which has been seasoned with salt, pepper, and cayenne for a little kick. If using skin-on chicken parts, simply coat the whole pieces with the seasoned flour.
Step 2. In a heavy, deep skillet, lightly brown the flour-dusted chicken pieces in about 1 cup of canola oil. NOTE: You are not cooking these through completely. This is a quick, light frying to cook the raw flour and give the chicken some color. Once finished, set aside.
Step 3. In a separate, medium size saucepan, mix together the remaining ingredients (cranberry sauce, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, and chopped sweet onion). Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Step 4. Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken, bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium, cover with a lid and simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes. The dish is done when the chicken meat is tender.
Eat with holiday joy!
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"He is hardboiled in the tradition
of Philip Marlowe, and she is a genteel
Miss Marple; yet the two opposites
make an explosive combination..."
—Midwest Book Review
of Philip Marlowe, and she is a genteel
Miss Marple; yet the two opposites
make an explosive combination..."
—Midwest Book Review
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online Haunted Bookshop
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I just finished The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller and I loved it. Now you give us a tart and spicy-hot chicken, I love it, too. Thanks. Cleo
ReplyDeleteSylvia, what a lovely note! Marc and I appreciate it. We're especially happy to know how much you enjoyed The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller. We hope you enjoy our next Haunted Bookshop Mystery even more. Look for The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait's release in April 2021. Until then, we hope you have a delicious holiday season!
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Cleo, I love your books and your recipes and this dish looks especially delicious. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Renee! May you have a wonderful holiday season. And please do keep in touch. We have two new mysteries coming in 2021. More news and good food are on the way. xoxo
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I buy a bushel of fresh cranberries every fall and freeze them for use all year. I will be thawing some today! Thank you, Cleo Coyle
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Kelly S. Cranberries are so festive. (We freeze them, too!) They always cheer us up, no matter the month of the year. But since this is November, we'll end by saying...
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This sounds like another tasty offering.
ReplyDeleteI might add some lemon or lime rind for zip.
Thanks, Libby - Nice suggestion! Orange zest would also work well to boost the flavor. With orange juice already in the recipe, I would lean toward the orange. But you demonstrate how versatile this recipe can be from cook to cook, depending on taste preferences. I hope everyone enjoys it, and may you and your family be blessed this holiday season. xoxo
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