Peachy basil chicken
4
- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes4 servings
Andreas Trauttmansdorff
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 large peaches
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
Instructions
Melt butter in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When butter is bubbly, add chicken and cook, uncovered, until lightly golden, about 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, peel peaches, only if you wish, then slice into thick wedges.
Once chicken is golden, add peaches and orange juice. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne. Turn chicken to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until chicken feels springy when pressed, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste and stir in remaining cayenne, if needed. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 232, Protein 31g, Carbohydrates 7.9g, Fat 8g, Fibre 1.3g.
Jazz up a quick chicken sauté with the last of the season's juicy ripe peaches. This is a saucy recipe, so serve it with rice or noodles to soak it all up.
Dress It Up
Then sprinkle with one of the following toppings:
* crumbled feta or goat cheese
* thinly sliced green onions
* pinches of dried dillweed
* toasted coconut or almonds
Add It
At the end of cooking, stir in any (or all) of these:
* chopped, roasted red pepper
* chopped, pitted black olives
* baby spinach
* chopped seeded jalapeños
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