Cherry Wine Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This has become a family favorite. The prep time is a little long, but my family gathers around the kitchen and helps slice and chat while we get everything ready. Good for a cold, mid-winter night. You may garnish with parsley. Serve piping hot with garlic roasted or mashed potatoes, and stir-fried asparagus.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cherry Wine Chicken

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries

drained with juice reserved

4 tablespoons olive oil

divided

2 skinless

boneless chicken breasts

trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch fillets

2 large shallot

minced

2 cloves garlic

pressed

2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh sage

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 cup dry cherry wine (such as Ten Spoon Vineyards)

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).

Step 2

Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup reserved cherry juice in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken fillets in the hot oil 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a baking dish cover and place in the preheated oven to keep warm.

Step 4

Reduce heat under the skillet to medium and add shallots and garlic. Saute until nearly tender 3 to 4 minutes. Add sage and rosemary and saute for 1 minute. Pour in cherry wine and bring to a low boil for 30 seconds scraping the sides and bottom of the pan to deglaze by removing any drippings.

Step 5

Add any remaining cherry juice from the can cherries and cherry juice-cornstarch mixture to the skillet. Stir until liquid clarifies and starts to thicken 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 6

Return chicken to the skillet season with salt and pepper and let simmer in sauce for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter and ladle sauce with cherries on top.

Nutritional Information

Cherry Wine Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 259.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.6g 19%

Carbohydrates: 22.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 13.4g

Fat: 10g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 22.4mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 363.5IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 11.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 34.8mg 4%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 26.9mg 10%

Potassium: 282.7mg 8%

Sodium: 54.5mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 90.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.