byrdhouse spicy chicken and peaches

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can peaches, drained and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring peaches, garlic, orange juice, vinegar, sugar, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and basil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• meanwhile, season the chicken to taste with salt and pepper, then dust with flour and shake off the excess. melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the chicken, and cook until lightly brown on both sides, but still pink in the center.
• season peach sauce with salt and pepper, and pour over browned chicken. return the chicken to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes more until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.