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Sticky Cherry Chicken Thighs

Sticky Cherry Chicken Thighs: Amazing 1-Hour Meal

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy sticky cherry chicken thighs recipe delivers bold, flavorful, and unexpected taste. It’s a perfect cherry chicken recipe for dinner, offering juicy and savory sticky chicken thighs.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cherries, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cherries have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  5. Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering cherry sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
  6. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned.
  9. Pour the sticky cherry sauce over the chicken thighs in the skillet.
  10. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and coated in the delicious sticky cherry glaze.
  11. Serve the sticky cherry chicken thighs hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cherry sauce.
  • Frozen cherries work just as well as fresh ones.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop and Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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