Sensational Chicken Breasts with Cherry Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these sensational Chicken Breasts with Cherry Sauce—a dish that combines the juicy tenderness of perfectly seared chicken with the rich, tangy-sweet complexity of a homemade cherry sauce. This recipe is a celebration of bold flavors, featuring fresh cherries simmered with red wine, honey, and balsamic vinegar, creating a glossy, irresistible sauce infused with aromatic thyme and a hint of garlic. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for elegant entertaining or a special family meal. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the luscious cherry sauce. Both sophisticated and approachable, this recipe offers a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your home. Perfect for fans of easy yet gourmet chicken dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small piece shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 cup red wine
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate covered with foil to keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the chopped shallot, cooking for 2–3 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and lift any browned bits. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the chicken stock, fresh cherries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and thyme. Simmer the sauce for 8–10 minutes, allowing it to reduce and thicken slightly.
6. Return the chicken breasts and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon the cherry sauce over the chicken and heat for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
7. Serve the chicken breasts warm with a generous helping of cherry sauce on top. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 664 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 2959 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 225.7 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2472 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
