Spicy Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish for 2 Recipe

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This summery entree is simply packed with the good-for-your-eyes vitamins found in both peaches and peppers. Roxanne Chan - Albany, CA

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Spicy Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish for 2 Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons peach preserves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
RELISH:
1 medium peach, peeled and finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint

Directions

Combine the salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; rub over chicken. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the peach, peppers, onion, mint and 1 tablespoon glaze; set aside.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with reserved glaze. Serve with reserved relish. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup relish equals 263 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 379 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 35 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Spicy Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish for 2 in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009