Cherry Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1052 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs
- 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. dried parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper and dried herbs on both sides.
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Heat large cast iron skillet over medium heat and place chicken skin side down.
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Cook five minutes or until skin is browned. Flip chicken and turn heat off.
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In medium mixing bowl, combine cherries, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt.
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Pour cherry mixture over chicken and place skillet in preheated oven.
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Roast 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. (Note: Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken is 165 degrees F.)
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Serve chicken with cherries and sauce.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Cherry Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 1052
Calories from Fat 756
% Daily Value*
Fat 84g129%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g
Monounsaturated Fat 43g
Cholesterol 333mg111%
Sodium 508mg21%
Potassium 919mg26%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 57g114%
Vitamin A 393IU8%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.