Skillet Cherry Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (16 ounce) can bing cherries
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 chicken breast halves or chicken legs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in lemon juice.

2. 2

   Add cherries, cloves, and allspice. Mix well and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces and shake to coat.

4. 4

   In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and fry, turning, until brown all over, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Remove to a serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

6. 6

   Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from frying pan. Add cherry mixture.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and mixture is heated through.

8. 8

   Pour over chicken and serve.