Cherry Jeweled Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 whole chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 c. orange juice
1 1/2 c. fresh cherries

Preparation

Season chicken with salt and pepper; brown lightly in butter. Cover and simmer 40 minutes or until almost tender; drain excess drippings.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt and allspice in saucepan.
Gradually add orange juice.
Cook and stir 5 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in cherries.
Pour cherry mixture over chicken.
Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer or until chicken is tender.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon sauce over chicken breasts before serving.
Makes 4 servings.