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Cherry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

A deliciously tangy and sweet chicken dish featuring a cherry balsamic glaze, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cherry Balsamic Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a separate saucepan, combine cherries, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes until the cherries soften.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the glaze thickens, about 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the cherry balsamic glaze over the cooked chicken in the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with extra glaze and garnished with fresh cherries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking.

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