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Cherries are packed with potassium, iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and B. This summer fruit is beneficial for vision, skin health, digestion, and the cardiovascular, immune, and nervous systems. One of the culinary advantages of cherries is their versatility in pairing with various ingredients. In dishes, they can be combined with other berries, fruits, vegetables, dough, cheese, grains, and even chicken—the universal meat that harmonizes beautifully with all these components. Chicken can be prepared with both pickled and fresh cherries, as shown in this recipe.
Ingredients: chicken thighs – 5–6 pieces; potatoes – 5 pieces; onions – 2 pieces; cream (10–15%) – 500 ml; hard cheese – 150 g; cherries – 200–300 g; salt and pepper – to taste; oil – for frying.
Quickly sauté the salted chicken thighs over high heat until they develop a golden crust.
Grease a baking dish. As the first layer, place sliced onions at the bottom, followed by sliced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
On top of the potato layer, add the slightly browned chicken from the skillet, and then scatter the washed cherries with the pits removed.
Pour the cream over everything and place it in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F). After 25 minutes, take the dish out to sprinkle with grated cheese, then continue baking for another 15 minutes.
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Chicken also pairs well in this dish with pineapple, mango, and orange.
