Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • flour, for coating chicken
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups sweet cherries, pitted
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced

Method

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly toss in flour. Shake off excess.
  • Heat half the butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove to platter and keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining butter, oil and chicken.
  • Stir wine, chicken broth and mustard into skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch, vinegar and water. Stir into skillet. Add cherries and boil mixture, stirring until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green onion.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve.