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Hot and Spicy Cherry Chicken

Break out of the mold of traditional chicken recipes and try this unique, but simple spicy cherry glazed chicken. The sweet and spicy flavors of the cherry glaze make this dish a winner.

Cooking Time50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 6 skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup frozen apple cherry juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground all spice
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Place oil in bottom of 13x9" baking pan; spread to coat bottom. Arrange chicken in pan; set aside.
     
  2. In small saucepan, combine apple cherry juice concentrate, honey, salt, cinnamon, red pepper and all spice; mix well. Bring just to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove 1/2 cup sauce from pan; set aside. Pour remaining sauce evenly over chicken in baking pan.
     
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, turning once. Remove chicken to serving dish; keep warm.
     
  4. Pour pan drippings into reserved sauce; stir in dried cherries, water and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. To serve, pour sauce evenly over chicken.

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