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Saucy Chicken And Peaches

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  • Prep 20 min
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  • Servings 4
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A hearty dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy this tasty peach flavored chicken with rice.
Updated Jun 24, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (16-oz.) can sliced peaches in light syrup, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Turn chicken; cover and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is for- tender and juices run clear. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, drain peach syrup into glass measuring cup; add water to make 1 cup liquid. Stir in cornstarch, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and basil.
  • 3
    Pour liquid into hot skillet; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Gently stir in peach slices and chicken. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Substitute canned apricots for the peaches.
  • tip 2
    Substitute orange juice for the peach syrup and 3 or 3 sliced fresh peaches or nectarines for the canned fruit.
  • tip 3
    Serve the chicken with hot cooked rice accompanied by coleslaw and steamed green beans. End the meal with spice cake and coffee.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 27g Protein, 26g Total Carbohydrate, 21g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
21g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 4 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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