crockpot chicken and cherries jubilee

6 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on May 9, 2015

For a dramatic party dish, flame chicken and cherries at the table.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 1-lb can - bing cherries, pitted (reserve juice)
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 2 - chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons brandy or cognac, warmed

How To Make crockpot chicken and cherries jubilee

  • Step 1
    Wash chicken.
  • Step 2
    Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Step 3
    Melt butter in a large frying pan.
  • Step 4
    Brown chicken on all sides.
  • Step 5
    Transfer to crockery pot.
  • Step 6
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 7
    Pour 1/2 cup cherry juice into frying pan.
  • Step 8
    Stir to loosen drippings.
  • Step 9
    Pour over chicken.
  • Step 10
    Add chili sauce and bouillon cubes. Cover.
  • Step 11
    Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours; or until tender.
  • Step 12
    Remove chicken from pot and keep warm.
  • Step 13
    Pour juices into saucepan.
  • Step 14
    Skim fat.
  • Step 15
    Boil until slightly reduced.
  • Step 16
    Add sherry and remaining cherry juice.
  • Step 17
    Combine cornstarch and water.
  • Step 18
    Stir into juice mixture.
  • Step 19
    Cook until thickened.
  • Step 20
    Add cherries and heat.
  • Step 21
    Arrange chicken on warm platter.
  • Step 22
    Ignite warmed brandy and flame sauce.
  • Step 23
    Spoon flaming sauce over chicken.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American

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