Cherry Chicken

Lightly floured chicken pieces with the sweet flavor of dark cherries and orange slices make a great cherry chicken entrée that can be served over rice or with a salad for a lighter meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 1149 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 (15 ounce) can pitted dark cherries packed in water
• 1 orange - with peel, quartered and thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour. Fry in hot oil until browned, turning as needed. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until meat is tender and juices run clear, about 25 minutes.

Step 2

Remove chicken from the skillet; pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings. Return the skillet to medium heat and stir in cherries, reserving some cherry liquid for later. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in reserved cherry liquid, then stir into the skillet. Cook, stirring gently, until thickened.

Step 3

Add orange slices and almonds to the skillet, then return chicken pieces to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken to coat; simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.