CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND CHERRIES JUBILEE

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For a dramatic party dish, flame chicken and cherries at the table.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 Tbsp butter
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1-lb can bing cherries, pitted (reserve juice)
1 c chili sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 c dry sherry
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
3 Tbsp brandy or cognac, warmed

Steps:

  • 1. Wash chicken.
  • 2. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • 3. Melt butter in a large frying pan.
  • 4. Brown chicken on all sides.
  • 5. Transfer to crockery pot.
  • 6. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 7. Pour 1/2 cup cherry juice into frying pan.
  • 8. Stir to loosen drippings.
  • 9. Pour over chicken.
  • 10. Add chili sauce and bouillon cubes. Cover.
  • 11. Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours; or until tender.
  • 12. Remove chicken from pot and keep warm.
  • 13. Pour juices into saucepan.
  • 14. Skim fat.
  • 15. Boil until slightly reduced.
  • 16. Add sherry and remaining cherry juice.
  • 17. Combine cornstarch and water.
  • 18. Stir into juice mixture.
  • 19. Cook until thickened.
  • 20. Add cherries and heat.
  • 21. Arrange chicken on warm platter.
  • 22. Ignite warmed brandy and flame sauce.
  • 23. Spoon flaming sauce over chicken.

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