Grilled chicken with sour cherry sauce is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavor of grilled chicken with the tangy sweetness of sour cherries. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of herbs, spices, and olive oil, then grilled until it is tender and juicy. The sour cherry sauce is made with fresh or frozen sour cherries, sugar, and a touch of red wine vinegar. The sauce is simmered until it is thickened and flavorful. The grilled chicken and sour cherry sauce are served together, often over a bed of rice or pasta.
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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 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
SWEET AND SOUR GRILLED CHICKEN
Great sweet and sour chicken dish cooked on the grill--quick, easy, and tasty.
Provided by Gary Sr.
Categories BBQ & Grilling Chicken
Time 8h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well.
- Place chicken in a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with sauce. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 327.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
GRILLED CHERRY-GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS
When I take these grilled wings to events, there are never any leftovers! Friends and family love them. -Ashley Gable, Atlanta, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in ketchup, vinegar, preserves, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. Brush wings with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper., Grill, covered, over medium heat 15-18 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing with glaze during the last 5 minutes of grilling. Serve with remaining glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 867mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CURRY-SOY SAUCE
This recipe is great for curry lovers or people who want to give a little bit of curry a try. You can easily just grill the chicken and not bother with cooking the marinade into a sauce. Delicious both ways! I served this with saffron rice. The sauce is delicious over the rice as well!
Provided by Sarah
Categories Main Dish Recipes Curries Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and curry powder together in a glass container. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pour marinade into a small saucepan; set aside.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until well combined. Add to the reserved marinade, then mix in chicken broth. Bring sauce to a boil and cook until sauce has thickened a bit, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve curry-soy sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 566.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE
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
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.
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SOUR CHERRY SAUCE
Categories Fruit Pork Backyard BBQ Cherry Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan boil the vinegar with the sugar over moderate heat until the mixture is reduced to a glaze. Add the wine, the shallot, and the cinnamon stick and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add the broth and the cherries and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. Stir the cornstarch mixture, add enough of it to the sauce, stirring, to thicken the sauce to the desired consistency, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick, stir in the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste, and keep the sauce warm, covered.
- Pat the chops dry with paper towels, rub both sides of each chop with the oil, and season the chops with salt and pepper. Grill the chops on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until they are just cooked through. Transfer the pork chops to a platter and spoon the sauce over them.
GRILLED CHICKEN DRUMMETTES WITH ANCHO-CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE
Categories Chicken Appetizer Hot Pepper Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except chicken in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until chilies and cherries are tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, purée mixture in blender. Return sauce to pan. If necessary, simmer uncovered until sauce is reduced to 3 cups and thickens. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Brush sauce over; continue grilling until glazed, turning chicken and basting often with more sauce, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with remaining sauce.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-duty grill pan or skillet so that the chicken doesn't stick.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat before adding the chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices before grilling.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sour cherry sauce.
- Combine the sour cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the sour cherry sauce and enjoy!
Conclusion:
This recipe for grilled chicken with sour cherry sauce is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a summer meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the sour cherry sauce is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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