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CRANBERRY CHICKEN

November 11, 2018 by Kushi 10 Comments

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Cranberry Chicken is a super delicious and easy to make side dish or appetizer recipe with perfect combination of sourness and spiciness that will be a showstopper at your dinner table this Thanksgiving or Christmas. I just love how simple it is to put everything together.

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How to serve Cranberry Chicken?

You can serve this alone or with flatbread, rice. You can also mix these bites of cranberry chicken thighs with walnut or pecan to make a delicious salad at your dinner table. Be sure you make plenty because your family and friends will definitely ask for multiple servings 🙂

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How to prepare Cranberry Chicken grilled or glazed from scratch

For the Cranberry Chicken recipe, I have used frozen cranberries. First prepare cranberry sauce or paste. In a blender or mixer-grinder, grind frozen cranberries into smooth thick paste. To this, I have added some simple seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, red chile powder, curry powder (garam masala powder), fresh cilantro, and salt. You can vary the amount of flavorings as per your family’s taste.

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Marinate chicken thighs with this flavored cranberry paste or cranberry sauce, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight. If you are in a rush, you can marinate it for 30 minutes before you grill. Longer marination ensures that every bite of the chicken is flavorful, as well as juicy and tender.

When you are ready to eat, grill them over a stove top on a cast-iron griddle or using gas/charcoal grill and serve. To prevent the skewers from burning soak them in water at least 30 minutes before using. Metal skewers may be used if you have them handy.

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Cranberry Chicken Recipe - appetizer or side dishes for thanksgiving dinner, christmas recipes, cranberry chicken salad with walnut or pecan, grilled or glazed cranberry chicken
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CRANBERRY CHICKEN
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marination time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Cranberry Chicken is a super delicious and easy to make side dish or appetizer recipe with perfect combination of sourness and spiciness that will be a showstopper at your dinner table this Thanksgiving or Christmas. I just love how simple it is to put everything together.

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: Christmas recipes, cranberry chicken thighs, cranberry recipes, cranberry sauce, Football Food, football party food, fresh cranberries, Frozen Cranberries, glazed cranberry chicken, grilled cranberry chicken, healthy sides, Super Bowl Food, Thanksgiving sides, traditional thanksgiving
Servings: 6 people
Author: Kushi
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pound Chicken thighs boneless (approx 6 pieces)
  • 1 cup Frozen Cranberries
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Curry powder ( Garam Masala powder)
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro (Coriander leaves) finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Red chile powder (we love it spicy. Vary as per taste)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tsp Salt
Other Ingredients to cook chicken
  • Bamboo skewers
  • Vegetable oil
Instructions
Step I (Prepare Cranberry Sauce or Cranberry paste)
  1. In a blender or mixer, add the frozen cranberries with very little water and grind it to a smooth paste.

  2. To this add, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, red chile powder, cilantro, salt and mix well.

  3. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Add it to the cranberry paste

  4. Stir to coat the chicken. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate it for atleast 30 minutes or preferably overnight in the refrigerator. 

Step II
  1. Heat cast-iron pan on medium to medium-high heat and grease it with some oil. 

    (If you are using a charcoal grill make sure the coal is white hot. On a gas grill you can use the medium-high to high setting. Also, make sure the grates are clean and apply a coat of vegetable oil so that the chicken does not stick while placed on them.)

  2. Skewer the chicken pieces onto the bamboo-skewers.

  3. Grill chicken for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through. Brush some oil onto the chicken mid-way through the cooking process.

  4. Cranberry Chicken is now ready. Serve and enjoy. 

Recipe Notes
  • Soak the bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using them.
  • This is a spicy version. Vary the amount of chilie powder and spices as per your taste.
  • I have used frozen cranberries, fresh ones can also be used

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  1. Alexis

    November 14, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely delicious! I love fresh cranberries and they sound perfect grilled with a neutral protein like chicken. Yummy!

    Reply
  2. Bernice Hill

    October 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    These are such a great idea and a very unique recipe. They look really tasty and festive. So great for a warm weather Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  3. Aleta

    October 6, 2020 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    Whoa, now this is a seriously delicious appetizer to impress your guests! That cranberry marinade? Unbelievable! I love that it’s so easy make.

    Reply
  4. Farrukh Aziz

    October 7, 2020 at 1:37 am

    5 stars
    This is great idea for our weekend grill outdoors. Love how you have infused Cranberry flavor into the chicken and they are grilled perfect. I am absolutely sure my family is going to love this appetizer. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kathryn Donangelo

    October 8, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    The cranberries and chicken pair so perfectly together! This is such a flavorful recipe and great for all year long!

    Reply
  6. Marta

    October 8, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    I love to make a cranberry glaze for poultry, but this leveled it up in a more delicious way. Thanks for another hit recipe!

    Reply
  7. Tammy

    October 9, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a lovely winter recipe for chicken! Sounds so delicious with the tart berries and warm spices. Definitely need to try this one 😀

    Reply
  8. Moop Brown

    October 11, 2020 at 10:19 pm

    These are so unique and look incredibly tasty. Love the combination of the chicken and cranberry flavors!

    Reply
  9. Loreto Nardell8

    October 12, 2020 at 12:17 am

    4 stars
    This chicken looks fabulous! Cranberry and chicken is like peanut butter and jam. A perfect match. Well done!

    Reply
  10. Laura

    October 12, 2020 at 3:25 am

    5 stars
    Love the idea of making a salad out of it adding different types of nuts! This looks delicious, thank you for sharing !

    Reply

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