? Tart Cherry Harvest Chicken

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup Cherry De-Lite dried Montmorency tart cherries
• 1 crisp apple, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup Cherry De-Lite tart cherry juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the chicken.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper.

2. Sear the chicken.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

3. Sauté the apple and onion.
Using the same skillet, add the diced apple and onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

4. Make the tart cherry sauce.
Add the Cherry De-Lite dried tart cherries, tart cherry juice, chicken broth, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and fresh rosemary.

Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

5. Simmer and reduce.
Allow the sauce to simmer for approximately 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The dried cherries will begin to plump while the sauce reduces and develops a rich, slightly syrupy consistency.

6. Finish the sauce.
Stir in the butter and continue stirring until melted. This gives the sauce a beautiful glossy finish.

7. Return the chicken.
Place the chicken breasts and any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Spoon the warm cherry-apple sauce generously over the chicken.

Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to warm everything through.

Serve & Enjoy

Serve Tart Cherry Harvest Chicken with roasted baby potatoes, wild rice, buttered green beans, or a crisp green salad.