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.

Jennifer Adams
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gogo Stars
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


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


Okechukwu Ogbu
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


zoya zoya
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Qaswar Ali
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


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


Maurice Samuel
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


knoppid
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


EYAD SHREAM
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


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


Uthando Mhlongo
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nancy Bonareri
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cherry sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.