🍒🍗 Cherry Chicken Rice Recipe

Sweet & Sour Saffron Rice with Yumino Dried Tart Cherries

This cherry chicken rice recipe is a colorful Asian-inspired main dish made with fluffy basmati rice, fragrant saffron chicken and the natural sweet-sour taste of Yumino Dried Tart Cherries. It delivers bright fruit notes, warm spices and juicy chicken in every bite.

🛒 Yumino Product Used

🍒 Dried Tart Cherries – Yumino

Naturally sour dried cherries that create the signature glossy sweet-tangy layers in this cherry chicken rice dish.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 500 g chicken breast or thighs, sliced
• 1 cup Yumino Dried Tart Cherries
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2–3 tbsp sugar or honey
• ½ tsp brewed saffron
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cardamom
• Salt & black pepper
• 🌱 Slivered pistachios or almonds for garnish

👩‍🍳 How to Make Cherry Chicken Rice

1. Soak dried cherries in warm water for 20 minutes and drain.
2. Sauté cherries in butter with sugar or honey for 3–4 minutes until glossy.
3. Sauté onions in olive oil until golden. Add chicken, spices and saffron; cook until tender.
4. Boil rice until 70% cooked and drain.
5. Layer rice, chicken and cherries in a pot.
6. Cover and steam on low heat for 30–35 minutes.

😋 Flavor Profile

🍒 Sweet-sour cherry • 🌸 Floral saffron • 🧄 Light caramelized onion • 🍗 Juicy chicken

FAQ ❓

Is this dish spicy?

No — naturally sweet & sour. Add chili flakes if desired.

Can I use other meats?

Yes — lamb or beef also work beautifully.

Best side dish?

🥗 Yogurt salad or steamed vegetables.