SAUCY PEACH CHICKEN

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Ellen Schroeder of Reedsburg, Wisconsin pairs basil and peaches with tender chicken breast to create a tangy entree that's a mouthwatering success!-Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in extra-light syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and basil. Drain peaches, reserving syrup in a measuring cup; add enough water to measure 1 cup. Set peaches aside. Stir the syrup mixture, vinegar and soy sauce into the brown sugar mixture until smooth., Remove chicken and keep warm. Stir syrup mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan. Add peaches; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges