Cherry Bliss Chicken: Crock Pot Jubilee Delight

Crock Pot Chicken and Cherries Jubilee Recipe

Description:
Indulge in a delightful dish perfect for special occasions that’s remarkably simple to prepare and bursting with flavor! Inspired by a recipe discovered online and refined with a touch of my Aunt’s culinary wisdom, this Chicken and Cherries Jubilee is sure to become a cherished favorite in your repertoire.

Recipe Information:

• Name: Crock Pot Chicken and Cherries Jubilee
• Category: Chicken Breast
• Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Fruit, Meat, Kid Friendly, Weeknight
• Total Time: 8 hours and 15 minutes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
• Servings: 10

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 430.4
• Fat Content: 21.9g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 7.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 119.2mg
• Sodium Content: 298.2mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 13.2g
  • Fiber Content: 1.6g
  • Sugar Content: 6.5g
• Protein Content: 34.3g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Begin by washing and patting dry the chicken pieces.
   • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and proceed to brown the chicken pieces until they achieve a golden hue.

2. Seasoning:

   • Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper, then transfer them to the crock-pot, arranging them evenly at the bottom.

3. Cherry Sauce Preparation:

   • Pour half of the cherry juice into the same skillet used for browning the chicken.
   • Add the Heinz Chili Sauce and chicken bouillon to the skillet, stirring well to combine and to scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom.
   • Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes, then pour it over the chicken in the crock-pot.

4. Slow Cooking:

   • Cover the crock-pot and set it to cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender and juicy.

5. Sauce Finishing:

   • Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the crock-pot and transfer it to a serving dish, covering it to keep warm.
   • Pour the juices from the crock-pot into a large saucepan, skimming off any excess fat that may have accumulated on the surface.
   • To the saucepan, add the dry sherry along with the remaining cherry juice, heating the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a gentle boil.

6. Thickening the Sauce:

   • In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch with water, whisking until smooth.
   • Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the cherry sauce, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

7. Incorporating Cherries:

   • Once the sauce has thickened, add the Bing cherries to the saucepan, allowing them to heat through and infuse their sweet flavor into the sauce.

8. Flambéing:

   • Carefully pour the warmed brandy over the cherry sauce, then ignite it with a long match or lighter to create a dramatic flambé effect.
   • Allow the flames to burn off until extinguished naturally.

9. Serving:

   • Once the flames have subsided, pour the flambéed cherry sauce over the chicken, serving it immediately while hot and garnishing as desired.

Enjoy your culinary masterpiece of Crock Pot Chicken and Cherries Jubilee, a dish that marries succulent chicken with the rich sweetness of cherries in a symphony of flavors that’s sure to impress! 🍒🔥