Description
A friendly, bright skillet dinner that balances savory and sweet with minimal fuss. Juicy chicken thighs simmer in a glossy cherry-balsamic sauce until tender.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
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Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 2. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5–7 minutes per side.
- 3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4. In the same skillet, add sweet cherries, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Stir to combine.
- 5. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for about 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme.