Spicy Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish for 2

Name: Spicy Chicken Breasts with Pepper Peach Relish for 2
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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

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

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.
Lightly oil 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 thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with reserved glaze. Serve with reserved relish.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 263 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

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