Ginger Peach Chicken

Name: Ginger Peach Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

"My family is always glad to see this hearty skillet dinner on busy nights," says Patty Gales of Pepperell, Massachusetts. "It goes together quickly with ingredients that I keep on hand. I often serve it with a side of rice or pasta."

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Directions

Drain peaches, reserving juice; set peaches aside. Add water to juice to measure 3/4 cup. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, peach juice, salt and ginger until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add peaches and water chestnuts; heat through. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 226 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Ginger Peach Chicken in Light & Tasty August/September 2002