Skillet Cherry Chicken Recipe

Name: Skillet Cherry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 (16 ounce) can bing cherries; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 chicken breast halves or 6 chicken legs; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (16 ounce) can bing cherries
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 chicken breast halves or 6 chicken legs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

1
In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in lemon juice.
2
Add cherries, cloves, and allspice. Mix well and set aside.
3
In a large plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces and shake to coat.
4
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and fry, turning, until brown all over, about 10 minutes.
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Remove to a serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
6
Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from frying pan. Add cherry mixture.
7
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and mixture is heated through.
8
Pour over chicken and serve.

451

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 (16 ounce) can bing cherries, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Skillet Cherry 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.

Skillet Cherry Chicken

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