Chicken With Sour Cherry Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Sour Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts; dark soy sauce; 8 slices lemons (sliced thinly); ground black pepper; Sauce; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons soft brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 1 (425 g) can pitted cherries; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

8 chicken breasts
dark soy sauce
8 slices lemons (sliced thinly)
ground black pepper
Sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornflour
1 (425 g) can pitted cherries
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
CHICKEN~.
2
Brush the chicken with the soy sauce.
3
Place a slice of lemon on each breast and season with the pepper. Line a tray with foil and grill chicken (b.b.q. works well also) until chicken is tender and serve the chicken with the sour cherry sauce.
4
SAUCE~.
5
*Drain the pitted black cherries and reserve the juice.
6
Place vinegar and sugar in a saucepan, bring to boil, and cook stirring constantly until mixture caramelizes.
7
Blend the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cherry liquid, and put the left over juice into the saucepan with the stock, rinds juices, cherries and liquid, cook another 3 minutes.
8
Add cornflour paste stirring until combined (with no lumps) and thickened.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken breasts, dark soy sauce, 8 slices lemons (sliced thinly), ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Sour Cherry Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Sour Cherry Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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