Ingredients
1 pound fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up3 tablespoons butter
Preparation
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.
