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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (201g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 310
Calories from Fat 109		(35%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 12.2g	18%
	Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
	Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 49mg		16%
Sodium 67mg		2%
Potassium 310mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 33.1g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 1.2g	4%
	Sugars 23.0g
Protein 17.5g		34%
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Cherry-Glazed Chicken

Recipe #121013 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: bluemoon downunder
May 9, 2005

Another TERRIFIC chicken recipe from Rodale's "Terrific Chicken: 100 Great Meals in Minutes". I haven't tried this one yet but because it's different from the couple of Cherry-Glazed Chicken recipes already posted here, I've decided to share it before making it. It's on my to-be-made-soon list. In the notes included with the recipe, is a recommendation to buy tart or sour pie cherries in a can because regular cherries will be too sweet. An alternative suggestion is to use 2 cups of frozen, unsweetened pitted tart cherries and 1/2 a cup of cherry juice in place of the can of cherries.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

6 chicken breast halves
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) can pitted tart cherries, drained, 1/2 cup juice reserved
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2
Rinse the chicken with cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Pour the milk into a shallow dish.
4
Mix the flour, thyme, salt and pepper together on a sheet of waxed paper or a shallow tray.
5
Dip each piece of chicken into the milk, then coat with the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
6
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium-high heat and cook the chicken pieces for 5 minutes on each side or until golden-brown.
7
As they brown, transfer the chicken pieces to a 13x9-inch baking dish.
8
When all the chicken has been transferred to the baking dish, cover it with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9
THE CHERRY SAUCE: Combine the reserved cherry juice and both sugars in a small saucepan and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Stir in the mustard and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the cherries. (The sauce will continue to thicken once it bakes.).
10
After the chicken has baked for 30 minutes, uncover it, and spoon the hot cherry sauce over it.
11
Bake, uncovered for a further 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear.
12
Serve over rice or noodles with steamed green vegetables.

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From: Dans La Lune

On Aug 25, 2009

This was really exceptional considering how simple it is! I used a can of tart cherries and wasn't sure whether to use Dijon mustard or French's so I went with the French's since it IS yellow mustard. Anyway, the taste was excellent and not as sweet as I was thinking with all that sugar. It was perfect! I served with some brown rice and steamed green beans. Thank you!!

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From: blancpage

On Nov 17, 2008

This was so good! Because I couldn't find canned cherries, I used the frozen pitted cherries and the cherry juice, as suggested. I halved the recipe and had only 2 large breasts and replaced the milk with Silk brand Non-Dairy Creamer because, like one of the other reviewers, I can't have dairy. After the browning step, I baked covered for only 15 mins and then 15mins uncovered with the cherries and juice. Bf said "This is really yummy and you can definitely make this recipe again." I served this with a mixed rice blend of White Tasmati, brown, black, and red rices which went great with the sauce. Other than the changes I made above, I followed the rest of the recipe as stated. Delicious, and I will make it again. The chicken was so tender, no knife was needed, and it just sort of fell apart. Thanks for sharing bluemoon! Made for Please Review My Recipe tag game.

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From: Sydney Mike

On Jul 15, 2008

I cut the chicken back to 4 breast halves, & as others did, made the full amount of sauce! Served with brown rice, this was a WONDERFUL DINNER! I, too, might thicken the sauce a bit more next time, but the flavor was what really counted, & it was definitely there! Thanks for sharing your recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in 1-2-3 Hit Wonders cooking game]

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From: DormRoom Chef

On Sep 3, 2005

Wow.... This chicken was sooo tender and juicy. I made this for my roommate and some friends last night, and they couldn't stop commenting on it. I wish I could hear what they were saying though cuz their mouths were always full. It is a definite keeper. My only suggestion, which I will try next time, is a little cornstarch in the cherry glaze to help it to thicken. It didn't stick to the chicken too well, but it was still wonderful. Thanks Blue

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