Description
Cherries Jubilee Chicken is a flavorful baked chicken dish featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated and cooked in a sweet and tangy cherry and chili sauce. The combination of dark cherries, chili sauce, and aromatic seasonings creates a unique and delicious main course perfect for a comforting dinner.
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
Sauce
- ½ cup cream sherry
- 1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
- 1 (13.5 oz) jar dark cherries in juice, pitted
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and marinade: Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and pour over the chicken. Flip the chicken breasts to ensure they are fully coated with the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours to allow the flavors to infuse the chicken.
- Preheat the oven: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Prepare the cherry chili sauce: In a small bowl, mix the chili sauce with the dark cherries, including the juice.
- Bake the chicken: Pour the cherry and chili sauce mixture over the marinated chicken breasts in the baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture.
- Cook thoroughly: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for the full 4 hours will maximize flavor absorption, but a minimum of 3 hours is acceptable.
- If cream sherry is unavailable, a dry white wine or apple juice can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure the chicken is fully coated with marinade to enhance flavor.
- Covering the dish with foil keeps the chicken moist during baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
