Alo-Balo Polo
["4 c. fresh cherries, pitted", "6 Tbsp. sugar", "1/4 c. olive oil", "2 lb. chicken", "1 tsp. salt", "medium onion, peeled and sliced", "1/2 c. water", "2 c. rice"]
["Wash the rice and soak in salt water for about 2 hours. Combine the cherries and sugar in a 2 or 3-quart pan and bring to a boil over high heat while stirring gently.", "Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes.", "Remove from heat."]
["fresh cherries", "sugar", "olive oil", "chicken", "salt", "onion", "water", "rice"]