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As we wrap up the year, we’re sharing a delicious cranberry-glazed roast chicken recipe to bring festive flavour to your family table.
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In the spirit of giving, we're also spotlighting SA Harvest, a non-profit organisation (NPO) making a big impact in the fight against hunger. See how you or your organisation can help and make a difference in South Africa.
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Whether you're gathering with loved ones or simply enjoying a quiet break, we hope this season brings rest, joy, and renewal. From all of us at ChickenFacts, thank you for being part of our community.
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Succulent Cranberry Glazed Chicken Roast
Celebrate the holiday season with a vibrant chicken roast. This jewel-toned cranberry glaze is guaranteed to dazzle your loved ones!
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Ingredients
• 1 whole chicken (±1.8–2 kg)
• 250g fresh or frozen cranberries
• 100g brown sugar
• 125ml orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
• 60ml soy sauce (low sodium)
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 30ml olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
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- Preheat oven to 180 °C.
- Prepare chicken: Pat dry with paper towel. Rub skin with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a roasting dish.
- Make glaze: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and thyme. Simmer over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens slightly.
- Roast chicken: Place chicken in oven and roast uncovered for 1 hour 45 minutes (about 25 minutes per 500 g).
- Glaze during roasting: After the first 45 minutes, brush chicken generously with cranberry glaze. Repeat every 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp ±75 °C at the thickest part of thigh).
- Rest & serve: Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 10 minutes. Carve and spoon extra glaze over slices.
- Plate with roast vegetables (butternut, carrots, baby potatoes) for colour and balance.
- Add a side of wild rice or couscous to soak up the glaze.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and whole cranberries for a festive look.
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Join the Fight Against Hunger in SA
As we gather around festive tables, it’s important to remember that millions of South Africans face food insecurity every day.
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One organisation making a measurable difference is SA Harvest.
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SA Harvest’s mission is to end hunger in South Africa by tackling the immediate food security crisis through rescuing nutritious food that would have gone to landfill and delivering it, for free, where it’s needed most.
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Since its founding in 2019, SA Harvest has rescued over 24 million kilograms of food and delivered more than 96 million meals to vulnerable communities nationwide.
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- Donate funds: Every rand helps deliver nutritious meals.
- Give food or time: SA Harvest welcomes volunteers and food partnerships.
- Spread awareness: Share their mission to inspire collective action.
Donations of R500 or more are tax deductible in South Africa, making it easier for individuals and businesses to support this vital cause.
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