Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

I made this last night for dinner. It is one of those recipes you try and it turns out to be a keeper.

It's in this months Southern Living magazine. But here is the complete recipe and link.

Enjoy!

Ingredients 

4 skinned and boned chicken breast (about two pounds)

1 1/4 teaspoon 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

Preparation

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.

Virginia Willis, Southern Living
JUNE 2012

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/basil-peach-chicken-breasts-50400000121677/

* I used thin sliced, organic chicken breasts and fresh peaches and basil from farmers market

* Served over cous cous

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