Asian Chicken with Peaches

Name: Asian Chicken with Peaches
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups pitted sliced peaches, thawed if frozen; 2 green onions, whites and greens separated, sliced on the bias; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; Lime wedges; Cooked white rice

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Prep 20 min
Total 45 min
Servings 4

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So many flavors, so little time! You can get this easy supper on your table in less than an hour.

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Sep 20, 2016

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups pitted sliced peaches, thawed if frozen
2 green onions, whites and greens separated, sliced on the bias
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
Lime wedges
Cooked white rice

Steps

1

Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch ovenpoof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with salt; add to skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on first side. Turn; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until browned on second side. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
2

Add peaches and green onion whites to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until beginning to brown. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar and the water; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until caramelized. Remove from heat.
3

In small bowl, mix remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce and soy sauce. Place chicken on top of peaches in skillet; brush rice vinegar mixture over breasts. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with green onion greens. Serve with lime wedges and rice.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If using frozen (thawed) peaches, make sure to pat them dry before cooking.
tip 2
Prefer the flavor of chicken thighs? Substitute 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless thighs for the breasts.

Nutrition Information

290 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 33g Protein, 15g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290

Calories from Fat: 100

Total Fat: 11g; 16%

Saturated Fat: 5g; 25%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 105mg; 34%

Sodium: 710mg; 30%

Potassium: 450mg; 13%

Total Carbohydrate: 15g; 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 6%

Sugars: 14g

Protein: 33g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.