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Chicken 'N' Peaches Piquante
Recipe By : Lansing State Journal, Associated Press, Sept. 1 '97
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:28
Categories : Bobbie - Not Sent Chicken
Citrus Main Dishes
Peaches/Nectarines
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
- about 5 oz each
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper -- coarsley chopped
15 1/2 ounces can sliced peaches -- drained/liquid reserved
1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves -- chopped,
- or parsley
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
In large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add
chicken; cook 9-10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in the
center. Remove to platter.
Add bell pepper to skillet, reduce heat and cook and stir 2 minutes
until crisp-tender.
Add reserved peach liquid, salsa and orange juice to skillet, and
bring to a boil, scraping up browned bilts from bottom of pan. Add
peaches and cilantro; cook and stir 3 minutes until hot. Add chicken
and any juices that may have accumulated on platter. Spoon sauce and
peaches over chicken until glazed and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
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Recipe by Gloria Pleasants of Williamsburg, Va, the grand-prize
winner in the Reality Recipes Contest, sponsored by Del Monte.
Published from Associated Press in Lansing (MI) State Journal,
Sept. 1, '97
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