Black Forest Chicken Recipe

Name: Black Forest Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 vidalia onion, thinly sliced (or a yellow onion); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup drained tin black cherries, juice reserved; 1/4 cup reserved cherry juice; 5 (10 g) lindt 70% cocoa dark chocolate squares (50g); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup 15% cream (15% m.f. cooking cream)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 180 degree C (350 degree F).
2
Season chicken breasts on both sides with pepper.
3
Heat oil over medium high heat in an ovenproof pan. Sear chicken breasts for about 1 minute on each side, or until they are golden. Remove from pan and reserve.
4
Add onion to the pan and saute, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until lightly golden. Add 2 tablespoons of water, scraping brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
5
Place chicken breasts on the bed of onions and cover; cook in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink inside and internal temperature reaches 82 C (180 F). Season with salt to taste.
6
In the meantime, bring cherry juice to boil in a small saucepan. Add chocolate; reduce heat to low and stir until chocolate is melted.
7
Add cherries and vanilla and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream and allow to simmer for about 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Keep warm.
8
Serve chicken breasts on onions with the Black Forest sauce.

863

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 vidalia onion, thinly sliced (or a yellow onion), and more.

Yes, Black Forest Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Forest Chicken

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