Cherry Stuffed Chicken Legs With Cherry Sauce Salad Recipes

CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Set aside 3/4 cup cherries. In a blender, combine orange juice and remaining cherries; cover and process until smooth. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, garlic and ginger; set aside., In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken on all sides in butter. Place chicken skin side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with cherry sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes; turn chicken. Top with reserved cherries. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

CHICKEN WITH CHERRY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine wine and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; whisk in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until blended. Stir in cherries; serve with chicken.

TANGY CHERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with the 3 turns of the pan of extra-virgin olive oil, about 3 tablespoons. Season chicken liberally with half of the thyme, salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• In the bottom of a medium sauce pot, heat and toast pine nuts over moderate heat and remove. Add 2 cups stock and 1 tablespoon butter to the pot and bring to a boil.
• Return the chicken skillet to the burner over medium-high heat, add 1 turn of the pan of extra-virgin olive oil, add the onion, celery, crushed red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt and pepper, cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the celery and onions are tender. Add the white wine, and cook until the pan is almost dry, 1 minute. Add the 2 cups boiling chicken stock, and dried cherries and continue to cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until there is only about 1/2 cup of liquid left in the pan. Turn the heat off the under the pan. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons cold butter in small pieces and whisk until it has completely melted.
• In a medium saucepan bring the remaining 1 cup chicken stock to a boil, add couscous, allspice, cinnamon and a little salt. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Drizzle honey over the couscous and add the pine nuts, scallions and parsley. Toss and fluff with a fork to combine.
• Serve the chicken whole or sliced with cherry sauce poured over it and couscous alongside. Dark seared greens or simple salad complete the meal.

CHERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour. Fry in the hot oil until browned, turning as needed. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until meat is tender and juices run clear.
• Remove the chicken from the pan, and pour off all but 1/4 cup of the drippings. Return to medium heat and stir in the cherries, reserving some of the cherry liquid for later. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved cherry liquid, then stir into the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until thickened.
• Add orange slices and almonds to the skillet, then return the chicken pieces to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken to coat, and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHERRY-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Brush the inside of an oven-proof skillet with vegetable oil. Set aside.
• Mix cherries, bread crumbs, egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil, thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined.
• Cut a 1-inch slit in each chicken breast by slicing at an angle from the thick end of the breast toward the thinner end.
• Open flap and place one butterflied chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Repeat with the other breast.
• Place half the stuffing on each chicken breast, place each breast on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a tight roll, twisting the ends of the plastic wrap to hold create a tight package.
• On a piece of plastic wrap, slightly overlap 2 slices of prosciutto so they are as wide as the rolled chicken breast. Unwrap rolled chicken breast and place the breast at one end of the prosciutto. Roll prosciutto around the stuffed breast using the plastic to make a tight roll. Repeat with the second stuffed breast and remaining 2 slices of prosciutto.
• Lay 4 pieces of string on the cutting board, about 1-inch apart. Place chicken roll across the strings, and tie each into a knot to keep the chicken from unrolling. Repeat for the second stuffed breast.
• Place stuffed, rolled chicken breasts in the prepared skillet and bake in the preheated oven until the prosciutto is browned and crispy and chicken is no longer pink, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
• Drain grease from the pan as desired, leaving juice and browned bits. Pour in chicken stock and balsamic vinegar, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until liquid has reduced by half, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter and stir until melted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Remove twine from chicken breasts; slice into bite-sized pieces. Serve drizzled with pan sauce.

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, onion, apple, egg and sliced almonds.
• In another small bowl, combine the mayo and lemon juice.
• Add to chicken mixture and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Serve on Croissants or crackers.

CHERRY-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cherries, onion, sage, salt and thyme; mix well.
• Cut a pocket on the thicker side of the chicken breast; sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
• Stuff one fourth of the cherry mixture into the pocket; close opening with metal skewers or wooden picks.
• Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, mix well.
• Marinate stuffed chicken breasts 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Broil or grill chicken breasts, brushing with marinade, until fully cooked and juices run clear when sliced.

CHERRY STUFFED CHICKEN LEGS WITH CHERRY SAUCE & SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Coarsely chop half of the Cherries. In a medium bowl, gently stir together the 1/2 of the chopped Cherries, Apples, Prosciutto, Bread Crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Eggs, Parsley, Rosemary and Orange Zest until combined. Season with Salt and Pepper. Lay the Chicken Legs skin side down on a cutting board and season all over with Salt and Pepper. Place 2 tablespoons of the filling into the cavity of each Leg, spreading it into the Thigh and upper part of the Leg. Roll each Leg up, starting from a long side, and tie tightly twice with butcher's twine. Season the Legs with Salt and Pepper, drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and place skin-side-down on preheated grill. Cook until skin is golden-brown and flip. Cook Chicken Leg until the internal temperature registers 160°F. Meanwhile, make the cherry sauce by pouring the Chicken Stock, Cider Vinegar and the rest of the Cherries into a small sauce pot. Cook until stock has reduced and the Cherries have broken down a bit, about 10 minutes. Finish with Butter, Chives and Cilantro. Remove Chicken from heat and rest for 10 minutes. Slice each leg into 3/4-inch-thick medallions serve with Cherry Sauce and Salad. For salad, toss together the Arugula, Apples and Cherries. Dress with the Orange Zest, Juice and drizzle with a few tablespoons of Olive Oil. Season with Salt and Pepper and toss to combine.