Basil- Peach Chicken Breasts
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living magazine
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Poultry- Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
- 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup reduced-sodium far-free chicken broth
- 4 large peaches, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 2 cups)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
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preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot to hot drippings in skillet, and saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic; sauce 45 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add basil, chicken broth, and peaches. Return chicken to skillet, and turn to coat.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.