Chicken Dishes

Chicken with Peaches and Basil

Serves 4
Prep Time 15 min
Cooking Time 20 min
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This is wonderful when peaches are fresh and in season, but canned peaches can be used when necessary.

Ingredients

4 Boneless Chicken Breast Slices
2 Fresh Peaches
1 Egg
2 Tbsp. Butter
3/4 Cup Water
1 Onion, Chopped
Zest of 1 Lemon (1/4 Tsp.)
1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped

Directions

Brush Chicken with Egg. In a large frying pan, sauteover a medium heat in Butter, until done,approximately 30 minutes. Turn over a couple oftimes to cook both sides evenly through. Remove toa temporary dish.
Peel and slice the peaches.
Pour Water into frying pan. Add Peaches, Onions andLemon Zest. Cook, stirring until thickened. Stir inBasil and Salt and Pepper to taste.
Place Chicken in serving dish and pour sauce over it.Serve with Rice.

* Variation: Dredge Chicken in Flour afterbrushing with egg.Use Shallots instead of onions.Use Chicken Broth instead of Water. Use1 small can of peaches instead of freshpeaches.

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