Chicken with Sour Cherry Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Chicken with Sour Cherry Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors for a gourmet experience at home. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious sauce made from tart sour cherries, aromatic thyme, rich balsamic vinegar, and just a hint of honey for natural sweetness. This elegant yet easy recipe is prepared in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or alongside a fresh green salad to complete this vibrant, flavor-packed meal. Garnished with chopped parsley, this dish is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for those seeking unique chicken dinner ideas, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of savory fruit sauces and bold flavor combinations.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1.5 cups sour cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the sour cherries, honey, and thyme leaves to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and the sauce starts to thicken.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the cherry sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat the chicken and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1332.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1856.0

Total Fat 77.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 653.6mg	0%
Sodium 3453.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 222.5g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 177.4mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2536.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.5%

Protein: 48.9%

Carbs: 12.7%