Grilled Cranberry Chicken Recipe

Transform leftover cranberry sauce into a sensational summer grilling recipe! This Grilled Cranberry Chicken is bursting with sweet and tart flavor, perfectly complementing the juicy grilled chicken. Impress your friends and family with this easy yet elegant dish. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 849 kcal
Protein 116g
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Ingredients for Grilled Cranberry Chicken

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How to Make Grilled Cranberry Chicken

  1. Dissolve 1 beef bouillon cube in 1/2 cup of water.
  2. In a blender, combine the dissolved bouillon, 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
  3. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Divide the sauce evenly into two bowls.
  5. Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  7. Place chicken breasts on the preheated grill, skin-side down (if using bone-in, skin-on breasts). Grill for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
  8. Baste the chicken with half of the cranberry sauce mixture.
  9. Continue grilling for another 15 minutes, basting every 5 minutes with the remaining sauce, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  10. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken with the extra reserved sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

75g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grilled Cranberry Chicken?

Grilled Cranberry Chicken takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grilled Cranberry Chicken?

Grilled Cranberry Chicken has approximately 849 calories per serving, with about 116 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 81 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grilled Cranberry Chicken?

The key ingredients for Grilled Cranberry Chicken are Bouillon Cube, Boiling Water, Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, Chili Sauce, Lemon, Juice Of, Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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