Rating: 4 stars
16 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

Starting the chicken on the stovetop and finishing in the oven helps prevent dry, overcooked chicken. The flavorful juices make a fresh and clean sauce--much lighter than a flour-thickened gravy. Serve with steamed rice, couscous, or quinoa for a simple summer meal.

Recipe by Southern Living June 2012

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Credit: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
30 mins
total:
45 mins
Yield:
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 350°. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet.

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  • Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot to hot drippings in skillet, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 45 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add basil, chicken broth, and peaches. Return chicken to skillet, and turn to coat.

  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.

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