Almond Cranberry Chicken Recipe

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The Test Kitchen adds seasonal flair to everyday chicken with this flavorful sauce that showcases fresh cranberries. It's a snap to prepare on the stovetop. TIP: Round out the meal deliciously with side dishes of steamed broccoli and buttered couscous.

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Almond Cranberry Chicken Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, salt and cayenne; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, combine the cranberries, water, brown sugar, vinegar and orange peel. Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 330 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 313 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Cranberry Chicken in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p40