From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...If you are looking for a festive, inexpensive entree for a special family meal, I do hope you'll give this recipe a try. The chicken can be made with cranberry juice or port wine and you'll find it is delicious whichever option you choose. The dish takes less than an hour to prepare and I think you'll really enjoy the sweet and salty notes in the sauce that's used to glaze the chicken. The sauce also works well with sliced pork tenderloin or chicken cutlets. If you are watching pennies, the cranberry option will be best for you, but I hope that at some point you'll have the opportunity to make the dish with wine and dried cherries. I guarantee that cherries simmered in this sauce will make the angels sing, and barring that, at least bring a smile or two to the faces at your table. The recipe, which comes from Eating Well magazine, is straight forward and easy to follow, and the chicken is good enough to serve for an informal company meal. Rice or couscous are the usual accompaniments for this dish, but I like to break ranks and serve the chicken with rösti or potato pancakes. Do give this one a try. If you like gutsy flavors, this Frugal Friday feature is bound to please. Here is how the chicken is made.
