Caramelized Chicken with Cranberry Conserve

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons minced green onions (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and chill at least 1 hour.
2. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade.
3. Cook brown sugar and sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 4 minutes. Add chicken, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Add reserved marinade, onion, and cranberries; cook, stirring and turning chicken often, 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken, and let stand 5 minutes. Slice and serve with cranberry mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.