Recipe: Curry-Peach Chicken (using peaches, pecans and peach preserves)

CURRY-PEACH CHICKEN

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons peach preserves
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped peaches
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Parsley sprigs (for garnish)
Sliced peaches (for garnish)

In large frying pan, place oil and butter over medium heat. Add chicken and green onions and saute, turning (being careful not to burn onions), about 8 minutes or until chicken is brown.

In medium bowl, mix together chicken broth, preserves, cornstarch, curry powder, ginger and salt; stir in chopped peaches and pecans.

Pour peach mixture over chicken in pan, stirring gently. Cover, reduce heat to low temperature and simmer about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens and fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.

Remove chicken and sauce to serving dish; garnish with parsley sprigs and sliced peaches.

Makes 4 servings
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Source: Martha Davis, Inman, SC