In a small bowl, mix Marsala wine and cherries. Place the bowl in an oven set at 300 degrees Fahrenheit / 150 degrees Celsius for a few seconds. Remove the bowl and keep it aside.

Heat a little oil on a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook both the sides until they become golden brown. Remove chicken and sprinkle it with a little salt and pepper. Keep the chicken warm.

Add butter to pan and cook until it melts. Now add thyme and shallots and saute until they become tender.

Add chicken broth, cherry mixture and a little salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.