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Cranberry Grilled Chicken

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This super simple recipe is so flavorful and juicy. Serve it with some grilled corn on the cob and a crisp green salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 8 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce or 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up

Preparation:

Combine butter and onion in medium saucepan and cook until tender. Add chili sauce, brown sugar, cranberry sauce or juice, tarragon, salt, and pepper and cook over low heat until mixture is combined and sauce is melted.

Grill chicken 4-6" from coals for 40-60 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Brush with cranberry glaze during last 15 minutes of cooking time.

Heat remaining glaze to a boil after chicken is cooked and boil for 3 minutes; serve glaze with chicken.

Calories: 330
Fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 36 grams
Sodium: 400 mg

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