Chicken And Cherries Jubliee

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A dramatic, flame-kissed chicken dish with a sweet and savory cherry-chili glaze
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This show-stopping main course combines tender slow-cooked chicken with a vibrant sauce of Bing cherries, chili sauce, and brandy. The dish balances sweet fruit notes with savory depth, creating a unique flavor profile perfect for special occasions. The theatrical tableside flaming adds excitement and aroma, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for dinner parties or holiday gatherings. It&# 226;€™s a creative twist on classic chicken dinner, offering both comfort and culinary flair.

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Chicken And Cherries Jubliee

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 176.8

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This show-stopping main course combines tender slow-cooked chicken with a vibrant sauce of Bing cherries, chili sauce, and brandy. The dish balances sweet fruit notes with savory depth, creating a unique flavor profile perfect for special occasions. The theatrical tableside flaming adds excitement and aroma, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for dinner parties or holiday gatherings. It&# 226;€™s a creative twist on classic chicken dinner, offering both comfort and culinary flair.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Brown chicken pieces on all sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer browned chicken to a slow cooker.
  6. Place chicken bouillon cubes or stock base into the skillet.
  7. Add half the cherry juice to the skillet and scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Pour the skillet mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  9. Stir in chili sauce and remaining cherry juice.
  10. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
  11. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and keep warm.
  12. Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan and skim off any excess fat.
  13. Bring liquid to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced.
  14. Stir in pale dry sherry.
  15. Mix cornstarch with water to form a smooth slurry.
  16. Stir cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce.
  17. Cook sauce, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
  18. Gently fold in pitted Bing cherries and heat through.
  19. Arrange chicken on a warm serving platter.
  20. Carefully ignite warmed brandy in a ladle and pour over sauce to flambé.
  21. Spoon the flaming cherry sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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.

Keywords: chicken, cherries, jubilee, flambé, slow cooker, dinner party, brandy, chili sauce, glaze, main course, american cuisine, tender chicken
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