Best 5 Chicken With Cherry Wine Sauce Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Plump, juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, savory sauce made with sweet cherries, robust red wine, and aromatic herbs in this delectable dish. The chicken is first seared until golden brown, locking in its natural juices and flavor. Then, it's nestled in a flavorful bath of succulent cherries, luscious red wine, and a medley of fragrant herbs that infuse the chicken with an irresistible symphony of flavors. As the chicken simmers, the sauce thickens and intensifies, creating a luscious glaze that coats every tender bite. Served with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes, this chicken dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also offers three variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions:

1. **Chicken with Cherry Wine Sauce (Slow Cooker)**: This hassle-free version allows you to prepare the dish in advance and let your slow cooker work its magic. Simply throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer away, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas.

2. **Chicken with Cherry Wine Sauce (One-Pot)**: Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot version streamlines the cooking process by using just one pan. Sear the chicken, deglaze the pan with red wine, add the cherries and herbs, and simmer until the sauce has thickened. It's a quick and easy way to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal.

3. **Chicken with Cherry Wine Sauce (Dairy-Free)**: For those with dairy sensitivities or allergies, this variation offers a creamy and flavorful sauce without the use of dairy products. Instead of heavy cream or butter, the sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry and enriched with coconut milk, creating a velvety and luscious texture.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH CHERRY WINE SAUCE



Chicken with Cherry Wine Sauce image

My dad's a chef, so I learned to cook at an early age. This saucy chicken was the first dish I made by myself. -Ben Diaz, Azusa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons butter, divided
2/3 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine wine and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; whisk in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until blended. Stir in cherries; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 46g protein.

CHICKEN IN SHERRY MUSHROOM SAUCE



Chicken in Sherry Mushroom Sauce image

Make and share this Chicken in Sherry Mushroom Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Sauces

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) can no-salt-added chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup madeira wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place chicken broth in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook 5 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup; set aside.
  • Combine flour, salt and pepper, sprinkle over chicken.
  • Coat a large frypan with cooking spray and place over medium high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken, cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Remove chicken from frypan, and set aside.
  • Wipe drippings from frypan with a paper towel.
  • Add margarine, mushrooms and shallots to frypan, cook over medium high heat until mushrooms are lightly browned, stirring constantly.
  • Add sherry, and bring to a boil, add broth and cook 7 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1 1/4 cups.
  • Return chicken to frypan, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • Cook sauce over high heat about 5 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup, stir in parsley.
  • Serve sherry mushroom sauce with chicken breasts.

CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE



Chicken with Cherry Sauce image

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

1 pound fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons butter

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.

CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE



Chicken With Cherry Sauce image

Make and share this Chicken With Cherry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb sweet cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
3 lbs broiler chickens, cut up
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Set aside 3/4 cup of 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 by 9 inch 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 1037.9, Fat 60.3, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 278.3, Sodium 2317.7, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 48.6, Protein 68.8

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CHERRY WINE SAUCE



Chicken Thighs with Cherry Wine Sauce image

This a wonderful simple savory chicken dish to make. The cherry Wine sauce makes the chicken very delicious. I changed up a basic sauce recipe I had. I added herbs and wine to it. Then, I paired it with my own chicken recipe. They go very well together. My family and I were delighted with the flavors in this dish. I had 2...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

CHICKEN
1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 boneless chicken thighs about 1 3/4 pound
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs beaten
SAUCE
2 c sweet fresh cherries sliced and half with pits removed
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c red wine
1/3 c honey
3 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 -3/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dry mustard
1/3 c water plus 4 tablespoons divided
2-3 Tbsp corn starch

Steps:

  • 1. Cut cherries in half and remove stems and pits. Place in a sauce pan with all of the ingredients except for the corn starch and 3 tablespoons of the water. Bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer.
  • 2. For chicken: Place all of the dry ingredients for chicken in a large plastic bag. Shake to mix together.
  • 3. Place 2-3 chicken thighs in the egg mixture then into plastic bag with flour mixture. Shake to coat chicken. Repeat process until all of the chicken is coated. Move chicken to a platter.
  • 4. In a skillet. Heat the olive oil with the butter. Stir until butter is melted. Bring heat up to medium high heat.
  • 5. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through . Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Mix 2 TB corn starch with the 4 tablespoons of water until smooth. Mix icorn starch mixture into cherry sauce .Stir until it thickens.Remove from heat. ( if you want it thicker. Add a couple more tablespoons of water to a cop. Add another tablespoon of cornstarch . Stir and mix into cherry sauce.
  • 7. Plate chicken. Spoon the Cherry sauce over each serving of chicken,and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries: Fresh cherries have a sweeter, more intense flavor than frozen or canned cherries. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to thaw them and drain them before using.
  • Choose a dry red wine: A dry red wine will help to balance the sweetness of the cherries. Some good options include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
  • Brown the chicken before cooking it in the sauce: Browning the chicken will help to develop its flavor and give it a nice crispy skin.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors of the sauce and allow the alcohol in the wine to cook off.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some good options include mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This chicken with cherry wine sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The sweet and tangy sauce is a perfect complement to the tender chicken, and the whole dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, be sure to give this one a try.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

Related Topics