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MAIN DISHES-
POULTRY:
Grilled Balsamic Chicken
and Peaches
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Grilled
Balsamic Chicken and Peaches |
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Terrific for
summer...
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1
cup |
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balsamic vinegar |
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¼
cup |
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molasses |
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1
Tbs |
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coarsely ground black pepper |
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½
cup |
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roughly chopped fresh basil leaves |
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3 to
4 cloves |
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garlic, minced |
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¼
cup |
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extra-virgin olive oil |
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4
whole |
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boneless and skinless chicken breasts |
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salt
and freshly ground black pepper to taste |
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4
large |
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fresh peaches, skinned, halved and
pitted |
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1 |
In a small
saucepan over medium-high heat, bring balsamic
vinegar to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until
it is reduced by half, approximately 20 to 25
minutes. Stir in molasses and black pepper.
Remove from heat and set aside. |
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in a medium
bowl, combine basil, garlic, and olive oil. Rub
chicken breasts with the basil mixture; sprinkle
lightly with salt and pepper. |
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3 |
Preheat
grill (spray grill with cooking spray). Place
chicken onto hot grill and brush with balsamic
vinegar glaze. Cover grill with lid, open any
vents, and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until a meat
thermometer registers an internal temperature or
165°F. (juices will run clear when cut with the
tip of a knife); turning and basting several
times. |
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4 |
Just before
chicken is fully cooked, place the peaches on
the grill (cut side down). Brush the top side of
the peaches. Grill until they are lightly
browned, approximately 2 minutes. Turn them
over, brush the cut side with the balsamic glaze
and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. |
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5 |
Remove
chicken and peaches from the grill, transfer
onto a serving platter, and serve immediately. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Peaches may be
served whole or sliced with the chicken breasts. |
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Recipe Source |
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What's Cooking America |
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