CHICKEN WITH BERRY WINE SAUCE

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We like to use Little Red Dress brand merlot in this chicken recipe to bring out the flavor of the berries. -Elizabeth Wright, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup merlot or red grape juice
2 tablespoons sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, raspberries, merlot and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Serve with berry sauce; garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges