Description
Cherries Jubilee Chicken is a flavorful baked chicken dish featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated and baked in a tangy cherry and chili sauce mixture. The recipe combines the sweetness of dark cherries with savory spices and a hint of cream sherry to create a deliciously moist and aromatic main course perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 13.5 oz jar dark cherries in juice, pitted
Sauce
- ½ cup cream sherry
- 1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and the cherries with their juice. Pour this mixture over the chicken, flipping the breasts to fully coat them. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to marinate.
- Preheat the oven: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the chili sauce and cream sherry together thoroughly.
- Combine and bake: Pour the chili sauce and cream sherry mixture over the marinated chicken in the baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with foil to lock in moisture.
- Bake the chicken: Bake the covered chicken in the preheated oven for 55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the chicken with the cherry chili sauce spooned over the top for a flavorful finish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for the full 3 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply for the best taste.
- If fresh cherries are available, you can substitute them for canned cherries and add a bit of extra juice to the sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the sauce separately for a few minutes before adding it to the chicken.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
