Grilled Chicken With Cherries Food

CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the marinated cherry tomatoes: Toast the coriander seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and crack. Allow to cool.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Make a small "x" incision at the bottom of each tomato. Blanch the cherry tomatoes for 1 minute and immediately transfer them to a large bowl filled with ice water (an ice bath). Allow the tomatoes to cool, and then peel the tomatoes and discard the skins.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the coriander, peeled tomatoes, onions, olive oil, ginger juice, basil, mint, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and allow the tomato mixture to sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
• For the chicken: Combine the olive oil, basil and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts, making sure to coat all sides with the marinade. Cover and let marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with a towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts and grill for around 5 minutes on each side, depending on how hot your grill is, or until cooked through.
• Serve the chicken with some of the marinated tomatoes on top.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine greens, fresh cherries, broccoli, carrots, onion, dried cherries, and sunflower kernels.
• For dressing: In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, tarragon, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, the mustard, and a pinch of ground black pepper.
• Combine dressing and salad; top with chicken. Serve immediately or chill, covered, up to 2 hours. Serves 6.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine sherry, chicken stock, cherries, vinegar and honey, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• While glaze is simmering, season chicken with salt and pepper, and grill until done.
• To serve, spoon cherry glaze on plate, place chicken breast in the middle and drizzle with more glaze.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and add oil to the pan, swirl to coat.
• Add onion to pan, and saute for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic to pan and saute 1 minute stirring constantly.
• Stir in cherry cola, and the next 4 ingredients through and including chili powder, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until sauce reduces to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally.
• Set 6 tablespoons of sauce aside.
• Combine sugar, and the next 3 ingredients through and including cumin, and stir well.
• Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of chicken.
• Arrange chicken on a grill rack, coated with cooking spray, and baste with 3 tablespoons of the remaining sauce.
• Grill for 5 minutes.
• Turn chicken over, and baste with the remaining sauce, and grill chickenfor 5 minutes, or until done.
• Serve with remaining sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEACH AND CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Add olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper to a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Seal and gently squeeze the ingredients together until combined. Add chicken thighs, press out most of the air, and seal.
• Lay the bag flat in the refrigerator so that the chicken thighs are in a single layer. Marinade for at least 4 hours, turning the bag over every 2 hours.
• Prepare the salsa before lighting the grill. Combine peaches, cherries, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss gently and refrigerate.
• Clean and preheat a gas grill to medium heat, about 20 minutes.
• Brush grill grates with olive oil. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill chicken in a single layer until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN GUACAMOLE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with chicken and tomatoes.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHERRIES, SHALLOTS, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil and set aside.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. Drizzle remaining oil over chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Toss shallot mixture, cherries, and arugula in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on top of chicken.

CHERRY BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons chile powder, smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Season the chicken drumsticks and carefully loosen the skin to season the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, add oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, and garlic, and saute until onion is soft and translucent. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, and tomato paste and toast for 1 minute. Add orange juice, lemon juice, ketchup, cherries, water, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Puree with a hand blender until smooth. Reserve 1 cup sauce for grilling and hold the rest for serving.
• Preheat a grill to medium heat. Oil the grill grate with olive oil to keep the chicken from sticking.
• Grill chicken, turning frequently, until cooked through and skin is crisp, about 25 minutes. Brush with reserved barbecue sauce and grill 5 minutes more.
• Serve the chicken with fresh cherries and a side of sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN DRUMMETTES WITH ANCHO-CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until chilies and cherries are tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, purée mixture in blender. Return sauce to pan. If necessary, simmer uncovered until sauce is reduced to 3 cups and thickens. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Brush sauce over; continue grilling until glazed, turning chicken and basting often with more sauce, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with remaining sauce.