CHERRY COKE CHICKEN

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No, I'm not kidding, and I'm neither on crack nor cracking up. This is darn tasty chicken, easy enough for a weeknight and pretty enough for company. Just be sure you throw away the tell-tale Coke can so they won't know about your secret ingredient.

Provided by Mooseybear

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 -5 dashes fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup Coke (or 1/2 c. Coke and 1/2 c. chicken stock)
1/2 cup dried cherries or 1/2 cup mixed dried berries (I use a mix of dried cherries, blueberries and cranberries)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the flour, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them to about 1/2" thickness.
  • Dredge them lightly in the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onions in the olive oil until soft.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn chicken and brown the other side for a few minutes more.
  • Add the Coke, cherries, garlic and balsamic vinegar.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • Dissolve corn starch in water, then add to sauce mixture, and simmer until sauce is thickened and glossy.
  • Pour over chicken and serve.

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