Chicken With Cherry Balsamic Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⅛ cup water
Directions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Sear the chicken breasts until browned on both sides, about 6–7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, saute the shallots and garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  6. Add fresh cherries, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth.
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften slightly.
  8. Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
  9. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the cherry mixture, stirring constantly.
  10. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  11. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, turning to coat with the cherry balsamic sauce.
  12. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature measures 165 F.
  13. Serve the chicken with the cherry balsamic sauce spooned over the top.