Chicken with Dried Cherries, Capers, and Chiles Recipe

Name: Chicken with Dried Cherries, Capers, and Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 2 tablespoons capers; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1 to 2 hot chile peppers, such as cayenne, red jalapeno, or habanero, seeded and minced

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 to 2 hot chile peppers, such as cayenne, red jalapeno, or habanero, seeded and minced

1
Preheat the oven to 400F
2
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, and black pepper, Place the chicken in a large, shallow roasting pan, brush with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with the paprika mixture.
3
Roast for 45 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 180F and the juices run clear.
4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, Cook the onion for 5 minutes, or until soft.
5
Add the broth, cherries, capers, honey, cumin, and cinnamon stick.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cherries are plump and the sauce has thickened.
7
Stir in the chile peppers.
8
When the chicken is cooked, for extra flavor, if desired, drain off the pan juices and stir them into the cherry sauce.
9
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
10
Place the chicken on a serving platter and top with the sauce.

486

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Dried Cherries, Capers, and Chiles 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 with Dried Cherries, Capers, and Chiles

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