Cranberry Pecan Glazed Chicken Dinner Food

DUMP-AND-BAKE CRANBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place chicken in the prepared dish. In a separate bowl, stir together salad dressing, cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix seasoning and orange zest. Pour sauce over chicken.
• Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and return to the oven for 15 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CRANBERRY-PECAN GLAZED CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat; stir in rice. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. Add broccoli and cranberries; stir. Simmer, covered, 2 min. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until broth is completely absorbed.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add chicken thighs; cook 8 to 10 min. on each side or until done (170°F). Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add barbecue sauce, juice and syrup to same skillet; stir. Bring to boil; cook on medium-high heat 3 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Fluff rice with fork. Serve chicken and rice topped with sauce and nuts.

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner, and whisk in the 3/4 cup of unsalted butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with green onion.

CRANBERRY GLAZED CHICKEN

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.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PECANS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Place the pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast until they are browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool; set aside.
• Combine butter, ¼ cup pecans and thyme leaves in a small dish.
• Loosen skin from breast and legs of chicken. Place ½ of butter mixture in a thin layer under the skin. Rub the oil on the outside of the chicken. Season the outside and inside cavity with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken, breast side up, in a roasting pan with a rack. Roast for 55 to 60 minutes or until the juices from the thickest part of the thigh run clear and a meat thermometer inserted at that point registers 165°F Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10-15 minutes before carving.
• Prepare the cranberry relish: While the chicken is cooking, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice and ½ cup water in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the cranberries start to burst, 8-10 minutes. Strain the cranberries out and reduce the cooking liquid for 2-3 minutes over medium heat or until it becomes syrupy. Stir in the red wine vinegar. Pour the liquid over the cranberries and stir in ¼ cup pecans.
• Arrange the dish: Melt the remaining butter mixture in the microwave on HIGH heat for 20 to 30 seconds. Carve the chicken into pieces and pour a little of the pecan butter on each pieces and arrange them on a platter with the cranberry relish. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup pecans. Serve immediately.

CRANBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut up cooked chicken into bite size cubes - should be enough to fill 3 cups & place in large bowl. Add dry seasonings, celery, dried cranberries, and pecans - toss with hands so as not to break up chicken cubes.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice with small wire whisk & add to chicken mixture - gently toss all ingredients together and chill until ready to serve.