Chicken with Dried Cherries and Sour Cream |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
3 tablespoons butter |
2 medium onions, diced |
1 cup chicken broth |
3/4 cup dry red wine |
3/4 cup dried cherries |
1/2 cup sherry wine or 1/2 cup brandy |
3 tablespoons sour cream |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
Directions:
1. Soak cherries in either brandy or sherry, set aside. Heat oven to 425x.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon on chicken breasts, which have been sliced in half to make thin cutlets.
3. Bake, for 10 to 15 minutes, until almost done .
4. Cover with foil to keep warm.
5. Melt butter in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken in one layer; add onions and cook 10 minutes.
6. Add remaining paprika and cinnamon.
7. Add stock and red wine. Cook on high heat until reduced.
8. Add cherries and soaking liquid, and walnuts.
9. Add the chicken to the sauce and heat through.
10. Remove from the heat, and mix in the sour cream.
11. Serve at once. Good with rice pilaf and green salad.
12. NOTES : This is a very rich dish and a little goes a long way.
13. Follow with a light dessert.
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