CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

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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.

Legend saroj
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cherry sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Swanson
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cherry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


yashwant kumar
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cherry sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Racquel Burnett
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cherry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


David Beckham
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cherry sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Arain shahb 313
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cherry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mutinta Mulongoti
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cherry sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


soupy conch
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cherry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abspearson Pearson
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I'm not a big fan of cherry sauce, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Phelly Jongilanga
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cherry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Adekunle Kenny
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cherry sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jjj Hok
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This chicken with cherry sauce was absolutely delicious! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.