Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Level Of Difficulty: Moderate
Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 Chicken Breasts 
• 1 cup Cherries 
• White or Yellow Onion 
• 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 
• 1 cup Red Wine 
• Chicken Broth
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 
• 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning 
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder 
• Fresh Minced Garlic 
• Pepper and Pink Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Cinnamon Spice Mix:

• Combine seasonings in a small bowl, set aside.

Bake: 

• Place chicken on baking sheet.
• Lightly drizzle chicken broth around chicken, sprinkle over ¾ tsp spice mix. 
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 min or until thoroughly cooked.
• Once finished, plate chicken.

Sauce: 

• As chicken bakes, heat 1-2 tbsp water in a skillet over med heat- or substitute water for broth! 
• As water begins to steam, add in onions and stir frequently, adding liquid as needed. 
• Once onions are browned and tender, add in a pinch of fresh minced garlic and stir. 
• Slowly pour in 1 cup red wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and remaining spice rub. 
• Stir to combine ingredients, and reduce sauce by half. 
• Add cherries to pan and cook until cherries have noticeably softened.  
• Lightly press cherries to break and release juices. 
• For added sweetness, stir in optional stevia or monk fruit. 
• Pour Cherry Wine Sauce over chicken and serve!