**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Chicken with Dark Cherry Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.**
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors as succulent chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, luscious dark cherry sauce. This irresistible dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of tartness from the cherries that cuts through the richness of the sauce. Accompanying this main course are three enticing side dish recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a creamy and flavorful Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and a medley of Roasted Vegetables that add a vibrant pop of color and texture to your plate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting seconds.
TANGY CHERRY CHICKEN
This one is for Neil Diamond. I just love that "Cherry" song and he still "has the way to move me, Baby!"
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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 or until the celery and onions are tender. Add the white wine, and cook until the pan is almost dry, 1 minute. Add 2 cups chicken stock, 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
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
CHICKEN WITH DARK CHERRY SAUCE
it's all about the sauce!
Provided by ali Bresnahan
Categories Fruit Sauces
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Wash chicken; pat dry. Melt oil and butter in large skillet, brown chicken breasts well on both sides, lower heat, cover pan and cook until done.
- 2. For DARK CHERRY SAUCE: Drain syrup from cherries into a 2-cup measure; add water to make 1-1/2 cups. (Save cherries for Step 4.)
- 3. In a small pan, blend a few tablespoons cherry syrup into cornstarch until smooth; stir in remaining syrup, mustard, molasses, tabasco and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils 3 minutes.
- 4. Stir in cherries and lemon juice; heat slowly just until bubbly. Spoon hot Dark Cherry Sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE
Make and share this Grilled Chicken With Cherry Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 6 chicken breast, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and add oil to the pan, swirl to coat.
- Add onion to pan, and saute for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic to pan and saute 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Stir in cherry cola, and the next 4 ingredients through and including chili powder, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until sauce reduces to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally.
- Set 6 tablespoons of sauce aside.
- Combine sugar, and the next 3 ingredients through and including cumin, and stir well.
- Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of chicken.
- Arrange chicken on a grill rack, coated with cooking spray, and baste with 3 tablespoons of the remaining sauce.
- Grill for 5 minutes.
- Turn chicken over, and baste with the remaining sauce, and grill chickenfor 5 minutes, or until done.
- Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 109.7, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 36.3
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.
CHICKEN IN BALSAMIC CHERRY SAUCE
YUMMMM! This one is a winner in our book too. I was a little unsure cherries and balsamic would mix. I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented one another wonderfully.
Provided by G F
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Pat dry chicken and season with salt.
- 2. In a heavy skillet heat olive oil. Sauté seasoned chicken until browned, 12-15 minutes. Remove chicken. Add onions to skillet and sauté until tender, 5-6 minutes. Add vinegar and reduce to just a couple of tablespoons.
- 3. Add broth, bring heat to high and reduce by half.
- 4. Add cherry preserves and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce is thick.
- 5. Return chicken to pan to heat through while spooning sauce over chicken. Serve hot.
CHICKEN WITH SOUR CHERRY SAUCE
I have seen this dish before with Duck, but the family not being big Duck eaters I use Chicken. Its so delicious, very easy and very colourful. Cherries must be pitted and I use black cherries.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- CHICKEN~.
- Brush the chicken with the soy sauce.
- Place a slice of lemon on each breast and season with the pepper. Line a tray with foil and grill chicken (b.b.q. works well also) until chicken is tender and serve the chicken with the sour cherry sauce.
- SAUCE~.
- *Drain the pitted black cherries and reserve the juice.
- Place vinegar and sugar in a saucepan, bring to boil, and cook stirring constantly until mixture caramelizes.
- Blend the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cherry liquid, and put the left over juice into the saucepan with the stock, rinds juices, cherries and liquid, cook another 3 minutes.
- Add cornflour paste stirring until combined (with no lumps) and thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 93.7, Sodium 136.8, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 15.4, Protein 31.9
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe dark cherries.
- If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries.
- Be sure to pit the cherries before using them.
- You can use any type of chicken for this recipe, but boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
- To prevent the chicken from drying out, cook it over medium heat and don't overcook it.
- The cherry sauce is very versatile. You can serve it over chicken, pork, fish, or even ice cream.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry or a roux.
- Garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil.
Conclusion:
This chicken with dark cherry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and slightly tart cherry sauce pairs perfectly with the savory chicken, and the whole dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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