Grilled Chicken with Smoky Cherry Sauce

Grilled chicken breast topped with smoky cherry sauce, whole cherries, and fresh mint on a white plate.

Grilled Chicken with Smoky Cherry Sauce

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Grilled Chicken with Smoky Cherry Sauce is a healthy chicken breast recipe with cherries, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and molasses.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Resting Tim 5

Total Time 31

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Small Bowl

Blender

Grill

Ingredients

2 tablespoon extra virgin oil olive
1¼ teaspoon kosher salt divided
1¼ teaspoon smoked paprika divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thin cutlets recommended
¾ cup pitted fresh cherries (or defrosted unsweetened frozen cherries)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoon chives chopped

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir until well mixed.
Rub the oil mixture evenly over the chicken.
Set the chicken aside.
In a blender, add the cherries, apple cider vinegar, molasses, Dijon mustard, remaining ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, and remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Blend until smooth. Set the smoky cherry sauce aside.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat.
Place the chicken on the grill. Grill the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes.
Flip the chicken. Grill for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
Place the chicken on a serving plate. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the chicken. Slice the chicken. Sprinkle chopped chives over the top.

Notes

6 WW Smart Points

Serving Size: 3 Ounces Chicken, 3 Tablespoon Sauce

Storing and Reheating

Store in Refrigerator - Place leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Store Sauce Separately - Keep the smoky cherry sauce in a separate container when possible. This helps the chicken hold its texture.

Reheat on Stovetop - Place the chicken in a skillet over low heat with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Warm until heated through.

Reheat in Microwave - Place one serving on a microwave-safe plate. Cover loosely and heat in short intervals until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 902mgPotassium: 577mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

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