First off, if you never thought that cherries could be added to chicken recipes, think again! In fact, this simple Chicken with Cherry Sauce Recipe puts a spin on ordinary dinner meals. Also, this easy pan-fried chicken with cherry wine sauce is perfect for a festive Sunday lunch. Whether it’s a weekday meal for the family or date-night dinner, this elegant chicken recipe is sure to become your go-to recipe.
Indeed, the secret to this easy recipe is the gorgeous ruby-hued cherry wine sauce. Meanwhile, most are accustomed to regular balsamic reduction. In fact, his homemade cherry sauce will win the hearts of anyone who tastes it. Furthermore, the marriage of cherries and wine with a dollop of butter is perfect drizzled over meat or poultry. Finally, a squeeze of lemon juice at the end makes this an elegant dish befitting a romantic dinner for two.
Besides, this 20-minute gluten-free chicken and cherry recipe is quick and easy for beginner cooks! With barely any time in the kitchen and simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for days when you are pinched for time. For a complete meal that the entire family is sure to love, go ahead and pair this gluten-free meal with our Roasted California Blend Vegetables Recipe.
How To Make Chicken With Cherry Sauce
Pan-fried chicken breasts drenched in tangy aromatic cherry wine sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- olive oil, extra virgin
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup red wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 12 oz pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ lemon
Instructions
- Brush chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and then add the seasoned chicken.
- Pan-fry the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Once the chicken is ready, let it cool and make the cherry sauce.
- To make the cherry sauce, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Next, throw in the chopped onion and saute until tender and translucent.
- Now, go ahead and add in the red wine, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and the pitted cherries.
- Allow to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced to half of its original amount.
- Using a wooden spoon, press lightly on the cherries to break them up a little. Now throw in the chopped fresh thyme and stir gently.
- Once the sauce is in the right consistency, add the other tablespoon of butter and the juice of half a lemon.
- Finally, spoon the cherry sauce over the pan-fried chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 28g
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- Calcium: 64mg
- Calories: 495kcal
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 1015mg
- Protein: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 355mg
- Vitamin A: 615IU
- Vitamin C: 54mg
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Commonly Asked Questions
Can red wine be substituted for something else?
Certainly! In fact, if you don’t wish to use red wine, you can go ahead and opt for your choice of fruit juice, such as pomegranate or cranberry juice.
What if I can’t find pitted cherries?
If you can’t find pitted cherries, the best option is to get a cherry pitter. However, if you don’t wish to invest in a cherry pitter, you will need to find something that is thin enough to push the pit out. A toothpick, hairpin, or even an unbent paper clip will do. Insert your choice of tool into the stem-end of the cherry. When you feel the tool hit the pit, twist and push the pit until it pops out.
Conclusion
Lightly seasoned pan-seared chicken, smothered in cherry wine sauce is perfect for weekday meals, or entertaining! In fact, this Chicken with Cherry Sauce recipe is sure to give you a different outlook of adding fruits to meat and poultry. So go ahead and make this a restaurant worthy dish today! It's sure to be a hit at home!Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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