Chicken Cherries Flambe Recipe Recipe

Name: Chicken Cherries Flambe Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. butter; 1/4 c. slivered almonds; 1/4 c. sliced scallions; 1 pkg. (3 ounce.) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grnd pepper; 8 chicken breast halves with bone; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 can (16 ounce.) pitted dark sweet cherries, liquid removed, liquid reserved; 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp. water; 1/4 c. brandy

Servings: persons

4 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. slivered almonds
1/4 c. sliced scallions
1 pkg. (3 ounce.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grnd pepper
8 chicken breast halves with bone
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounce.) pitted dark sweet cherries, liquid removed, liquid reserved
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp. water
1/4 c. brandy

1
Heat 2 Tbsp.
2
of the butter in a medium-size frying pan.
3
Add in almonds and scallions and cook about 3 min, till scallions are soft and nuts are light browned.
4
Remove to a small bowl; add in cream cheese, salt and pepper; mix till well blended.
5
Slit a pocket in each chicken breast.
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Stuff each with a portion of cream cheese mix and secure with wooden toothpicks.
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Season with additional salt and pepper.
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In a large frying pan, heat remaining 2 Tbsp.
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butter in the oil.
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Brown chicken on all sides over medium-high heat, about 8 min.
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Add in cherries with juice and orange peel to chicken and cook, covered, for 10-15 min, till cooked through.
12
Arrange chicken and cherries on a serving dish and cover with foil to keep hot.
13
Bring liquid to pan to a boil and boil till reduced to about 2/3 c.. Stir dissolved cornstarch into juices in pan.
14
Cook, stirring constantly, till sauce boils and thickens.
15
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
16
Pour half the sauce over chicken.
17
Hot brandy in a large ladle or possibly small saucepan, but don't boil.
18
Ignite carefully and pour flaming brandy over chicken.
19
Pass remaining cherry sauce separately.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tbsp. butter, 1/4 c. slivered almonds, 1/4 c. sliced scallions, 1 pkg. (3 ounce.) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cherries Flambe Recipe 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.

Chicken Cherries Flambe Recipe

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