Cranberry Orange Chicken ((Part 6 of the “BUSY Mom Cooks” recipe series))

Well, life hasn’t slowed for me and — I am guessing, based on the time of year and upcoming list of festivities I am sure we all share, you can more than relate to my state of affairs. When every other bit of life is rushed, a speedy dinner is most helpful! If I can get all of the kids to happily eat it – then it’s going on the blog!

For this recipe – you need a short list of ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken drumsticks or wings 
• 3 T “Mild & Creamy” Dijon – or your favorite mustard 
• 2 scallions chopped
• 4 – 5 T Italian parsley, chopped

• 2 oranges, zested & juiced
• 1 c cranberry compote ((cranberry sauce or raspberry preserves will substitute nicely))
• salt & pepper

Combine all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and marinate 4 hours to overnight, refrigerated.

After the chicken is done marinating, place it ((evenly spaced)) on a parchment-lined baking sheet and into a 375° preheated oven.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating half-way through baking, until cooked through & crisp.

I served the chicken with cheesy toast – which was absolutely all I had time to whip-up! The photos were honestly a stretch, ha! The kids LOVED these drumsticks ((and the toast, if you’re wondering)) even after learning there was “cranberry compote” in their dinner. Yes, this chicken dinner was a real winner – speedy & tasty! Whew! I really didn’t have time to make something that made them gag and cry.

Cranberry Orange Chicken

2015-12-06 16:59:16

Serves 6

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

313 calories

8 g

197 g

15 g

35 g

4 g

222 g

400 g

5 g

0 g

9 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

222g

Servings

6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

Calories from Fat 138

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g

23%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 197mg

66%

Sodium 400mg

17%

Total Carbohydrates 8g

3%

Dietary Fiber 2g

8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 35g

Vitamin A

8%

Vitamin C

48%

Calcium

4%

Iron

10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 2 lbs chicken drumsticks or wings
2. 3 T "Mild & Creamy" Dijon - or your favorite mustard
3. 2 scallions chopped
4. 4 - 5 T Italian parsley, chopped
5. 2 oranges, zested & juiced
6. 1 c cranberry compote ((cranberry sauce or raspberry preserves will substitute nicely))
7. salt & pepper, 1/2 t of each

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing to evenly coat chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate 4 hours - overnight in the refrigerator. Once marinating is complete, place chicken, evenly spaced onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and into a preheated 375° oven.
2. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure for even cooking. Once the chicken is cooked through and crisp, remove & serve with cheesy toast or a veggie.
3. Serves 6

By Emily Schuermann

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calories

313

fat

15g

protein

35g

carbs

8g

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