Chicken with Cherries: A Culinary Symphony of Sweet and Savory
Indulge in a culinary adventure with our enticing collection of chicken with cherries recipes. This delectable fusion of sweet and savory flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From quick and easy one-pan meals to elegant dinner party entrees, our recipes cater to every occasion and skill level. Discover the perfect harmony of juicy chicken, plump cherries, and aromatic herbs in dishes that showcase the versatility of this classic combination. Embark on a culinary journey that promises to transform your ordinary meals into extraordinary dining experiences.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Cherries:** A fuss-free weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken, sweet cherries, and a luscious honey garlic sauce in one convenient pan.
2. **Cherry Balsamic Chicken Skillet:** Experience a burst of flavors with this skillet dish featuring succulent chicken, tangy balsamic vinegar, and sweet cherries.
3. **Chicken with Cherries and Almonds:** Delight in the nutty crunch of almonds and the vibrant flavors of fresh cherries in this sophisticated main course.
4. **Cherry Chipotle Chicken Wings:** Ignite your taste buds with these tantalizing chicken wings coated in a spicy-sweet cherry chipotle sauce.
5. **Grilled Chicken and Cherry Kabobs:** Create a colorful and flavorful feast with these skewers of tender chicken, juicy cherries, and grilled vegetables.
6. **Chicken and Cherry Stuffed Bell Peppers:** Embark on a culinary adventure with these vibrant bell peppers filled with a savory chicken and cherry stuffing.
7. **Cherry Chicken Salad:** Experience a refreshing twist on the classic chicken salad with the addition of sweet cherries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing.
8. **Chicken with Cherries and Port Wine Sauce:** Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this elegant dish, featuring tender chicken braised in a rich port wine sauce with cherries.
9. **Cherry Chicken Stir-Fry:** Embark on a culinary journey to the Orient with this vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken, succulent cherries, and an aromatic Asian-inspired sauce.
10. **Cherry Chicken Pizza:** Treat yourself to a unique and flavorful pizza topped with juicy chicken, sweet cherries, and a blend of savory cheeses.
CHICKEN WITH CHERRIES
Years ago my father had an American penfriend who gave us this recipe. Both men are gone now but the recipe remains a favourite.
Provided by The old scone burner
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Place chicken pieces in a medium casserole.
- Mix sauce, brown sugar and juice from the cherries until smooth. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and bake for about 1 hour or until tender. Tip cherries over top about 1/2 hour before chicken is ready.
- Thicken with cornflour and serve over rice.
CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE
This tender moist chicken bakes in a savory sauce that combines cherries with soy sauce, orange juice and ginger. It's sure to be a big hit at your house like it is at mine. -Linda Grubb, Poland, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set aside 3/4 cup cherries. In a blender, combine orange juice and remaining cherries; cover and process until smooth. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, garlic and ginger; set aside., In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken on all sides in butter. Place chicken skin side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with cherry sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes; turn chicken. Top with reserved cherries. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CHERRY CHICKEN
Lightly floured chicken pieces with the sweet flavoring of dark cherries and orange slices make a great entree that can be served over rice or alone with a salad for a lighter meal. Boneless pieces can be used if desired.
Provided by Daveeda
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour. Fry in the hot oil until browned, turning as needed. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until meat is tender and juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the pan, and pour off all but 1/4 cup of the drippings. Return to medium heat and stir in the cherries, reserving some of the cherry liquid for later. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved cherry liquid, then stir into the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until thickened.
- Add orange slices and almonds to the skillet, then return the chicken pieces to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken to coat, and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 222.2 mg, Fat 61.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 63.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 750.9 mg, Sugar 42.6 g
TANGY CHERRY CHICKEN
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with the 3 turns of the pan of extra-virgin olive oil, about 3 tablespoons. Season chicken liberally with half of the thyme, salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the bottom of a medium sauce pot, heat and toast pine nuts over moderate heat and remove. Add 2 cups stock and 1 tablespoon butter to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken skillet to the burner over medium-high heat, add 1 turn of the pan of extra-virgin olive oil, add the onion, celery, crushed red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt and pepper, cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the celery and onions are tender. Add the white wine, and cook until the pan is almost dry, 1 minute. Add the 2 cups boiling chicken stock, and dried cherries and continue to cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until there is only about 1/2 cup of liquid left in the pan. Turn the heat off the under the pan. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons cold butter in small pieces and whisk until it has completely melted.
- In a medium saucepan bring the remaining 1 cup chicken stock to a boil, add couscous, allspice, cinnamon and a little salt. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Drizzle honey over the couscous and add the pine nuts, scallions and parsley. Toss and fluff with a fork to combine.
- Serve the chicken whole or sliced with cherry sauce poured over it and couscous alongside. Dark seared greens or simple salad complete the meal.
CHERRY CHICKEN
Steps:
- Pat the chicken thighs (or breasts) dry with a paper towel and season with kosher salt. Let it sit out while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
- Whisk together the balsamic, honey, olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a re-sealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and make sure all the chicken is coated. Let sit at least 30 min and up to overnight in the fridge. Take out of the fridge 30 minutes before placing in hot oven.
- Meanwhile, pit the cherries and set aside.
- To cook chicken: about 30 min before, take it out of the fridge so chicken can come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chicken thighs (or breasts) skin side up in a shallow roasting dish or cast iron skillet. Nestle the rosemary springs in between the chicken pieces of top with the pitted cherries, moving them around so they fall in between the chicken pieces leaving as much as the skin exposes as possible. The pour the marinade over the chicken. The marinade should generously cover the bottom of the pan.
- Slide the pan into the oven and rotate every 10-12 minutes.
- Cooking times; for breasts: cook 20 minutes; for thighs: cook 45minutes. If using both remove the breasts while the dark meat continues cooking.
- When the dark meat is tender at the bone and cooked through, return breasts to the pan and increase oven to 450 F. Let the sauce reduce and the chicken skin get dark and crispy, about 12 minutes. Move the cherries around again in needed to expose more chicken skin. Brush the chicken with the marinade from the pan every 3-4 minutes to glaze them.
- Serve warm, with crunchy sea salt and freshly grinded black pepper.
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND CHERRIES JUBILEE
A great dish for special occasions thats so easy to prepare and tastes great! I found the original recipe on the net and adjusted it to my Aunt's recipe. This one's a keeper!
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 8h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash and pat dry chicken.
- In a large skillet melt butter and brown chicken.
- Lightly salt and pepper chicken and place in the crock-pot.
- Pour 1/2 of the cherry juice into the pan along with the chili sauce and bouillon base.
- Stir to loosen bits and pour over chicken.
- Cover crock-pot and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- Remove chicken from crock-pot, cover and keep warm.
- Pour juice from crock-pot into a large saucepan.
- Skim off fat and discard.
- Add the Sherry and remaining juice.
- Heat over medium high heat until a gentle boil is reached.
- Boil for 5 minutes stirring often.
- Stir together the cornstarch and water.
- Whisk into the cherry juice mixture until thickened.
- Add the cherries and heat through.
- Pour the warmed brandy over the cherry sauce and ignite.
- Pour over chicken and serve.
CHERRY-GLAZED CHICKEN
Another TERRIFIC chicken recipe from Rodale's "Terrific Chicken: 100 Great Meals in Minutes". I haven't tried this one yet but because it's different from the couple of Cherry-Glazed Chicken recipes already posted here, I've decided to share it before making it. It's on my to-be-made-soon list. In the notes included with the recipe, is a recommendation to buy tart or sour pie cherries in a can because regular cherries will be too sweet. An alternative suggestion is to use 2 cups of frozen, unsweetened pitted tart cherries and 1/2 a cup of cherry juice in place of the can of cherries.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Rinse the chicken with cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pour the milk into a shallow dish.
- Mix the flour, thyme, salt and pepper together on a sheet of waxed paper or a shallow tray.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the milk, then coat with the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium-high heat and cook the chicken pieces for 5 minutes on each side or until golden-brown.
- As they brown, transfer the chicken pieces to a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- When all the chicken has been transferred to the baking dish, cover it with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- THE CHERRY SAUCE: Combine the reserved cherry juice and both sugars in a small saucepan and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Stir in the mustard and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the cherries. (The sauce will continue to thicken once it bakes.).
- After the chicken has baked for 30 minutes, uncover it, and spoon the hot cherry sauce over it.
- Bake, uncovered for a further 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear.
- Serve over rice or noodles with steamed green vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 68, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 23, Protein 17.5
CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SOUR CHERRIES AND CUCUMBER YOGURT
If you're lucky enough to have more sour cherries than you need to make a pie, save them for this sweet and tangy chicken dish. The cherries are briefly simmered with sugar, vinegar and a bay leaf, then added to a sheet pan to roast alongside boneless, skinless chicken thighs and wedges of red onion. As they cook, the cherries absorb the chicken juices, becoming very savory and concentrated. Then, the whole thing is topped with dollops of cooling cucumber yogurt. Serve it with bread or rice to catch the juices at the bottom of the pan. If you can't get sour cherries, you can substitute seedless red or green grapes.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine chicken and onion on a rimmed sheet pan. Toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add tarragon and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature while preparing other ingredients.
- In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, bay leaf and remaining 1 teaspoon salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar.
- Place sliced cucumbers in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar solution to cucumbers and toss. Set aside.
- Return pan to medium-low heat and add another tablespoon sugar. Once sugar dissolves, stir in cherries. Cook until cherries are slightly broken down, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and add more sugar if the cherries still seem very tart. (You're not looking for them to be sweet, just balanced.)
- Spoon cherries and their juices around chicken and onions. (It's OK if some cherries are on top of chicken and onions.) Roast until chicken is cooked through and cherries and onions are lightly browned in spots, 30 to 35 minutes. Give the dish a big stir and spoon the savory pan juices all over the top of the chicken.
- While the chicken is roasting, stir yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the bowl with the pickled cucumbers. Season with a large pinch of salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir well, taste and add more salt if needed.
- Top chicken and cherries with a large dollop of cucumber yogurt, more tarragon and a drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt or more kosher salt, if you like.
CHERRY-TOPPED CHICKEN
Looking for an entree that's simple enough to fix on busy weeknights, but special enough to serve company? This scrumptious recipe from Tabetha Moore of New Braunfels, Texas fits the bill. "It goes together in just minutes and uses only four ingredients. We enjoy it at least once every week," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and allspice. Heat in the microwave until warmed. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHERRY CHICKEN
Steps:
- About an hour before you start the chicken, halve and de-pit about 15-20 dark cherries, placing them in a bowl. Set aside. In a pot, heat about 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water, mixing the whole time. When the water start to boil, remove from heat and pour into the bowl of halved and pitted cherries. Add a spritz of lemon juice. Let cool, then taste. If it's too sour, add more sugar, about a tablespoon at a time, until it's to your taste preferences. Let sit. After your cherries have been sitting for about 45 minutes, preheat the oven to 350F. In a bowl, mix about 1/4cup of flour with salt and pepper (to taste). Take the chicken breast and coat it in the flour mixture, then put in a foil-lined pan. Bake for 30 minutes, flip, and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. After you flip the chicken but while it is still baking, remove about 5TSBP of the liquid in the cherries and set it into a small bowl or sauce dish. Dissolve about 1 1/2TSBP corn starch in this and set aside. In a small round skillet (I used a 6" skillet), put heat 2TSBP vegetable oil. Put the first chicken breast in the heated oil. It will sizzle, so be careful! After about a minute, flip it. After another 30 seconds, add in half of the cherry mix. Let it continue to sizzle, then drizzle in half of the cherry sauce-corn starch mix over the chicken. Once the cherries look similar to cherry preserves, take the chicken out of the pan and set on a plate. Spoon the cherries out of the pan ontop of the chicken, then repeat this process with the second piece of chicken (do NOT add more oil, there should be enough left in the pan!) Cut the chicken breasts in half and enjoy!
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHERRY SAUCE
I look forward to having fresh Bing cherries every summer, and I freeze some so I can serve this simple, tasty dish all year-round.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings (2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in butter on both sides. Remove from the heat., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, onion, orange zest, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced and sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries., Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook over low heat for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ANGEL HAIR WITH CHICKEN & CHERRIES
Nutmeg and cherries are the new "it" pair. It's the secret something that really makes this angel hair pasta dish. My vegetarian friend likes it just as well without chicken. -Mary Ann Sander, Centralia, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir until no longer pink. Stir in spinach and cherries; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water. Place pasta in a large bowl; sprinkle with nutmeg and toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs work best. They'll stay moist and juicy during cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're cooking a lot of chicken, cook it in batches so that each piece has enough room to brown.
- Sear the chicken well. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Use a good quality cherry preserves. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. This recipe goes well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This chicken with cherries recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cherry sauce is sweet and tangy. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!
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