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One-Pot Chicken And Cherries

5 from 1 vote
The combination of tender, golden-browned chicken with sweet cherries and savory herbs creates a mouthwatering balance of flavors. Plus, the juicy cherries add a fun pop of color, making it extra appealing for kids! Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
  • Tongs (for flipping chicken)
  • Wooden spoon (for stirring sauce)
  • Small knife & cutting board (for prepping shallot, garlic, and cherries)

Method
 

Sear the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for 5-6 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the other side. Transfer to a plate.
Sauté Aromatics
  1. In the same skillet, add the chopped shallot and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Add Cherries & Sauce Ingredients
  1. Stir in the cherries, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
Simmer with Chicken
  1. Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: -412g

Notes

Leftovers & Storage
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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