This Chicken & Cherries Jubilee is a show-stopping main course that balances savory slow-cooked chicken with a vibrant, sweet-tart cherry sauce. The dish begins with browned chicken pieces simmered gently in a crockpot with chili sauce and chicken stock for hours, ensuring tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. The sauce is the real star: a rich reduction of cherry juice, sherry, and cornstarch, finished with fresh Bing cherries. For a theatrical finish, warmed brandy is flambéed right at the table, infusing the sauce with a warm, aromatic depth. ItâÂÂs perfect for dinner parties or special weeknight dinners where you want to impress without excessive fuss. The combination of spicy chili sauce, sweet fruit, and rich poultry creates a complex flavor profile that feels both comforting and elegant.
Chicken & Cherries Jubliee
Description
This Chicken & Cherries Jubilee is a show-stopping main course that balances savory slow-cooked chicken with a vibrant, sweet-tart cherry sauce. The dish begins with browned chicken pieces simmered gently in a crockpot with chili sauce and chicken stock for hours, ensuring tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. The sauce is the real star: a rich reduction of cherry juice, sherry, and cornstarch, finished with fresh Bing cherries. For a theatrical finish, warmed brandy is flambéed right at the table, infusing the sauce with a warm, aromatic depth. ItâÂÂs perfect for dinner parties or special weeknight dinners where you want to impress without excessive fuss. The combination of spicy chili sauce, sweet fruit, and rich poultry creates a complex flavor profile that feels both comforting and elegant.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash the chicken thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
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Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Brown the chicken pieces on all sides until golden, then transfer them to the crockpot.
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Season the chicken in the crockpot with salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour 1/2 cup of cherry juice into the hot frying pan and stir to loosen any browned drippings.
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Pour the pan juices over the chicken in the crockpot.
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Add the chili sauce and chicken bouillon cubes (or stock base) to the pot.
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Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
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Remove the chicken from the pot and keep it warm.
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Pour the remaining cooking juices into a saucepan and skim off any excess fat.
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Bring the juices to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced.
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Stir in the sherry and the remaining cherry juice.
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In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
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Stir the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and cook until the sauce thickens.
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Add the pitted cherries to the sauce and heat through.
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Arrange the cooked chicken on a warm serving platter.
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Ignite the warmed brandy in the saucepan and carefully flame the sauce.
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Spoon the flaming cherry sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 11
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 176.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.0g31%
- Saturated Fat 3.0g15%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
