Tangy Cherry Chicken Recipe

Name: Tangy Cherry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken stock; ½ cup dried cherries; 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup dried cherries
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

1
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2
Season the chicken liberally with half of the thyme and salt and pepper; add to the hot skillet.
3
Cook the chicken 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
4
Remove chicken from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
5
Return the skillet to the burner over med-high heat; add in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and onions, celery, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
6
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the celery and onion are tender.
7
Add in the white wine and cook until the pan is almost dry, 1 minute.
8
Add in the chicken stock, dried cherries, and remaining thyme; continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes or until there is about 1/4 cup of liquid left in the pan.
9
Turn the heat off the pan; add in the butter and whisk until it has completely melted.
10
Serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced with cherry sauce poured over them.

457

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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: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped, salt, and more.

Yes, Tangy 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.

Tangy Cherry Chicken

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