Best 8 Chicken Breast With Tart Dried Cherry Sauce Recipes

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Chicken breasts with tart dried cherry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tangy dried cherries, savory chicken, and creamy sauce creates a flavor profile that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. This dish is also incredibly versatile, as it can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, chicken breasts with tart dried cherry sauce is sure to be a hit.

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

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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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

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups pitted fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

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 WITH DRIED CHERRY SAUCE



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

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup ruby port
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon tarragon, dried
1/4 cup dried tart cherries
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Place flour and salt in a bag-add chicken-shake to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, cook 8 minutes on each side-depending on the size of the breasts-until done.
  • Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.
  • Add juice to skillet and the next 5 ingredients, bringing mixture to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch and water-add to juice mixture.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 442.4, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 26.2

TANGY CHERRY CHICKEN



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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

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves, about 6 sprigs
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts) a couple of handfuls
3 cups chicken stock, divided
4 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 ribs celery, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
1 cup dry white wine, 1/4 of a bottle
1 cup dried cherries, a couple of handfuls
2 cups plain couscous
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, eyeball it
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball it
1/4 cup honey, eyeball a healthy drizzling
2 scallions, finely chopped
A generous handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

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.

TANGY CHERRY CHICKEN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves, about 6 sprigs
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts) a couple of handfuls
3 cups chicken stock, divided
4 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 ribs celery, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
1 cup dry white wine, 1/4 of a bottle
1 cup dried cherries, a couple of handfuls
2 cups plain couscous
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, eyeball it
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball it
1/4 cup honey, eyeball a healthy drizzling
2 scallions, finely chopped
Generous handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

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.

CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH CITRUS CHERRY SAUCE



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You'll love the sweet-tart tanginess of this restaurant-quality chicken dish. Served with a salad, this is a meal to remember. It's also good with pork cutlets and dried cranberries instead of chicken and cherries. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup dried cherries
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the juices, cherries and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in butter and oil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SENSATIONAL CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Perfectly sauteed chicken breasts topped with a cherry sauce served over crepes. Ooooh La La. For RSC.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 36m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1/2-3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
6 crepes (prepared)

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.
  • Dip chicken in egg whites. Dredge in flour that has been combined with pepper, shaking off excess. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken on all sides in butter. Place chicken in a Pam sprayed 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (or if you skillet is oven proof can leave it in for easier clean up). Top with cherry sauce.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes; turn chicken. Top with reserved cherries. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until done.
  • Meanwhile, heat crepes as directed on package. Place on crepe on each plate and top with one chicken breast and some cherry sauce.

CORNISH HEN WITH TART CHERRY SAUCE



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This was an idea I had for a long time but never got around to doing it and it came out fantastic couldn't have hoped for better. My wife and I loved it. The tart cherries complement the flavorful rub on the hen perfectly. For golden brown crispy skin increase temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for last 10 minutes of cooking.

Provided by Slim Cooker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
⅛ teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 Cornish game hens
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can tart cherries, drained
1 ½ cups red wine
¼ cup pulp-free orange juice
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sea salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, rosemary, and paprika in a bowl. Place hens on a baking sheet and evenly brush with 5 tablespoons butter. Rub hens with spice mixture.
  • Bake hens in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours, basting every 1/2 hour with white wine. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
  • Mix cherries, red wine, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, and cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour into the sauce; whisk until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle cherry sauce over cooked hens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 204.4 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 530.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CHERRY CHICKEN



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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

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour for dusting
1 (15 ounce) can pitted dark cherries packed in water
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 orange - with peel, quartered and thinly sliced
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Pound the chicken breasts: This helps to tenderize the chicken and make it more evenly thick, which helps it cook more evenly.
  • Season the chicken breasts generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to flavor the chicken throughout.
  • Sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet: This helps to create a golden brown crust on the outside of the chicken, while keeping the inside moist and tender.
  • Reduce the heat and cook the chicken breasts through: Continue to cook the chicken breasts over medium-low heat until they are cooked through. You can check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts with a meat thermometer to make sure they have reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the sauce while the chicken breasts are cooking: This will save you time and allow the flavors in the sauce to meld together.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with the sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately. You can garnish the chicken breasts with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Chicken Breast with Tart Dried Cherry Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken breasts are tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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