Cherry Chicken
This Cherry Chicken combines juicy pan-seared chicken with fresh cherries, jalapeños, garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme for an easy one-pan dinner that's sweet, savory, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cherries halved and pitted
- 1 jalapeños finely chopped
- 3 garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Combine the cherries, jalapeños, garlic, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until almost cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the cherry mixture to the same skillet and cook until the cherries soften and release their juices.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
- Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from the heat and finish with fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh cherries provide the best flavor, but frozen cherries can also be used.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño depending on your preferred spice level.
- Finish with lemon juice just before serving for the brightest flavor.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to enjoy the delicious cherry sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 50gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 1245mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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