Cherry Blossom Chicken Recipe

This Cherry Blossom Chicken Recipe makes ordinary chicken special with a sweet cherry sauce. The pretty pink color looks amazing on your dinner table.

This easy recipe uses simple ingredients you can find at any store. The chicken stays tender and juicy while the cherry sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor.

I first tried this dish at a small restaurant and loved it so much that I made my own version at home. Now it’s one of my favorite recipes to make for family dinners.

What You Need

Equipment:

• Large pan
• Small pot
• Meat thermometer
• Knife and cutting board

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1½ cups cherries (fresh or frozen)
• ⅓ cup cherry juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp butter

How to Make It

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
2. Add salt and pepper to both sides.
3. Heat oil in large pan over medium heat.
4. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes each side until golden.
5. Check chicken reaches 165°F inside.
6. Remove chicken and cover with foil.
7. Add cherries and cherry juice to same pan.
8. Mix in honey, vinegar, and soy sauce.
9. Add chopped garlic and cook 5 minutes.
10. Mix cornstarch with water in small bowl.
11. Stir cornstarch mix into cherry sauce.
12. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce gets thick.
13. Add butter and stir well.
14. Slice chicken and put on plate.
15. Pour cherry sauce over chicken and serve.

Recipe Tips

1. Use a meat thermometer – This keeps chicken juicy, not dry.
2. Fresh cherries work best – But frozen ones are fine too.
3. Make sauce ahead – You can make the sauce 2 days early.
4. Don’t overcook – Remove chicken right at 165°F.

What to Serve With Cherry Blossom Chicken Recipe

Rice: Plain white rice or jasmine rice soaks up the cherry sauce perfectly.

Green Vegetables: Steamed broccoli or green beans add color and nutrition to your meal.

Asian Salad: A simple cucumber salad with rice vinegar makes a fresh side dish.

Final Thoughts

This Cherry Blossom Chicken Recipe turns a regular chicken dinner into something special.

The sweet cherry sauce makes the dish look beautiful and taste amazing. It’s perfect for family dinners or when you want to impress guests with something different.