Ingredients
1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups pitted fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water
Preparation
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in butter on both sides. Remove from the heat.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, onion, orange zest, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced and sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries.
Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook over low heat for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.
