Chicken with Cherry-Wine Pan Sauce Recipe
This Chicken with Cherry-Wine Pan Sauce recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy cherry-wine sauce, making for a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Cherry-Wine Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Cherry-Wine Sauce: In the same skillet, add cherries, red wine, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Finish the Dish: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the cherry-wine sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon the cherry-wine pan sauce over the top. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh cherries for the best flavor in the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
