Side Pannel
Basil-Peach Chicken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30-minutes
- Serves: 8 servings
Basil-Peach Chicken
- Recipe Submitted by Cornbread on 11/28/2014
Category: Dinner Party, Main Dish, Peppers, Chicken
Ingredients List
- 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 4 large peaches, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups)
- Garnish: fresh basil leaves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet.
Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot to hot drippings in skillet, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 45 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add basil, chicken broth, and peaches. Return chicken to skillet, and turn to coat. Season with a little more salt and pepper (optional).
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with rice or couscous and spoon sauce over.
Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot to hot drippings in skillet, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 45 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add basil, chicken broth, and peaches. Return chicken to skillet, and turn to coat. Season with a little more salt and pepper (optional).
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with rice or couscous and spoon sauce over.
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