Chicken With Cherry Balsamic Sauce Recipe
A delicious Chicken With Cherry Balsamic Sauce Recipe featuring tender chicken, fresh cherries, and a rich balsamic sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup minced shallots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.125 cup water
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts until browned on both sides, about 6–7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the shallots and garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add fresh cherries, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften slightly.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the cherry mixture, stirring constantly.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan, turning to coat with the cherry balsamic sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature measures 165 F.
- Serve the chicken with the cherry balsamic sauce spooned over the top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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