CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

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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

1 pound fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons butter

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.

Sam DDon
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is so good that I could eat it with a spoon! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and is so tender and juicy.


Suzanne Johnson
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gullam hussin Ali
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was so good that they were licking their plates clean. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Joel Samuel
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bethel Yilma
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cherries. But I'm so glad I did! The sauce was incredible and the chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Singer Rayhan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sebastian Jackson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so good that I could eat it with a spoon! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and is so tender and juicy.


Mobz Mumbere
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Angel Susmita
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The sauce was amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Bradlee Tuttle
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This chicken with cherry sauce was absolutely delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.