Best 10 Chicken Breasts With Citrus Cherry Sauce Recipes

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Cooking chicken breasts with citrus cherry sauce is a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds with a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. The juicy chicken breasts, infused with the vibrant essence of citrus and the lusciousness of cherries, create a dish that is both satisfying and unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new adventure in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting this exquisite dish, providing you with a step-by-step recipe and helpful tips to ensure success.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

CITRUS CHICKEN



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 2 oranges
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon chiffonade fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons chiffonade basil leaves
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon celery seeds
Glaze, recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 cup orange marmalade (look for marmalade with small rinds)
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup reserved marinade, strained

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving 1/4 cup for Glaze and put the chicken in a 13-by-9-inch pan and bake for 45 minutes. Baste with the Glaze, turn the pieces over and bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes, basting every 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and arrange the chicken on a serving platter.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the shallots and ginger and saute for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Baste the chicken with the glaze after 45 minutes.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CITRUS CHERRY SAUCE



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The original of this recipe was found in the Dec/Jan 2011 Taste of Home Healthy Cooking magazine, & with a couple of tweaks, I had what I wanted! Cooking time depends on the amount of chicken that can be cooked at the same time. The cooking time here is figured for 2 batches.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • FOR THE SAUCE: In a small saucepan, combine the juices, cherries & mustard, then bring to a boil & cook until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Turn off the.heat, then cover the saucepan & leave it on the stove.
  • FOR THE CHICKEN: Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness, then sprinkle with sale & pepper.
  • Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag, then add chicken, a few pieces at a time & shake to coat, then set aside. Repeat until all chicken has been coated.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in butter & oil for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
  • Serve chicken breasts topped with the sauce.

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.

PISTACHIO CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRY AND ORANGE SAUCE



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The pistachio nut crust gives the chicken a great flavor, and the sauce is manna from Heaven. Truly.

Provided by Nanci

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chopped pistachio nuts
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 egg whites
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
½ cup red wine
4 ounces dried cherries
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Mix together the pistachios and bread crumbs in a bowl. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl, and set aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, gently dip them into the beaten egg whites, and then press into the pistachio-bread crumb mixture to coat. Gently toss between your hands so any coating that hasn't stuck can fall away.
  • Heat the oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Gently place the chicken breasts into the hot skillet, and fry for 5 to 8 minutes, until the bottom coating is golden brown and crisp.
  • Turn the chicken over in the skillet, and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the top coating is lightly browned.
  • While the chicken is baking, melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the shallots, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tender. Pour in the wine, drop in the cherries, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes to reduce wine to a glaze. Pour in the orange juice, chicken stock, and orange zest, and cook and stir about 20 more minutes, until sauce is reduced and thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894 calories, Carbohydrate 73.5 g, Cholesterol 85.4 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 963.1 mg, Sugar 23.5 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

CITRUS CHICKEN



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This take on the humble chicken breast yields a dish that is at once crisp and moist, tangy and sweet. You can use bone-in chicken breasts, but you'll need to adjust your cooking time by a few minutes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 large orange
2 limes
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Put a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and swirl it around.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Put flour on a plate. When the butter foam subsides in the pan, dredge the chicken in flour, shaking to remove the excess.
  • Add the breasts to the skillet and cook, turning once, until the chicken is browned on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. (Chicken should be constantly sizzling but not burning.) Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Cut the orange in half. Section one of the halves as you would a grapefruit, removing any seeds. Juice the remaining orange half and one lime.
  • With the heat still on medium-high, add the orange juice, lime juice and sugar to the skillet and let it bubble, stirring, until it is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the orange sections to the skillet and turn heat to low, stirring, until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, turn it in the sauce, then serve, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Cut the remaining lime into wedges for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 649 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CINNAMON-CURED SMOKED CHICKEN BREASTS WIH CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Fourth of July     Cherry     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
1/4 cup coarse salt
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds total)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 thin lemon slices
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
2 cups wood chips (preferably cherry or apple), soaked 1 hour in water to cover, drained
Cherry Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • Whisk 4 cups water, coarse salt, and sugar in large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add chicken breasts, sliced onion, lemon slices, and broken cinnamon sticks. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place wood chips in 8x6-inch foil packet left open at top; set packet atop coals 5 minutes before grilling chicken. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Serve, passing Cherry Barbecue Sauce separately.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a quick and easy meal. You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
  • To save time, use a store-bought citrus-cherry sauce. However, if you have the time, you can easily make your own sauce using fresh citrus fruits and cherries.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to cook them until they are cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This chicken breasts with citrus-cherry sauce recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthy meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is bursting with citrus and cherry flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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