Byrdhouse Spicy Chicken and Peaches
Description
This sweet and spicy dish is ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can peaches, drained and chopped
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4 cloves garlic, pressed
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1 1/2 cups orange juice
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2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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salt and pepper to taste
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4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
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2 tablespoons flour
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3 tablespoons butter
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.