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    SKL: Chicken Breasts with Pears


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    Ultimate Quick and Healthy Cookbook by Food Editors of Prevention Magazine
    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Chicken Breasts with Pears

    Recipe By : Food Editors of Prevention Magazine
    Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:10
    Categories : Chicken, Fruits

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1/2 cup pear nectar
    1/4 cup defatted chicken broth
    2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
    2 teaspoons honey
    2 large ripe pears (about 1 lb) -- cut into 1/2
    -- inch dice
    1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in
    1 tablespoon defatted chicken broth or
    cold water
    1 teaspoon unsalted butter or
    margarine
    1/2 ounce toasted walnuts -- coarsely chopped

    In a cup, mix the thyme, salt, and pepper. Season the chicken on both sides with the herb mixture.

    In a large, heavy no-stick skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through, reducing the heat slightly if necessary. Transfer to a large platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

    Add the pear nectar, broth, vinegar and honey to the skillet, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add the pears to the skillet, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Pour any juices that have collected on the chicken platter into the skillet. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, then the butter or margarine; return the sauce to a boil, stirring gently until slightly thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat.

    Transfer the chicken to plates; spoon the pears and sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with the walnuts.

    Per serving: 272 calories, 7.3 g fat, 68 mg cholesterol, 273 mg sodium, 3.1 g dietary fiber

    Source:
    "Ultimate Quick and Healthy Cookbook"

    S(Master-Cook format by):
    "Judi Mae Phelps (judimae@earthlink.net)"

    T(Total Time):
    "0:30"

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