Basil Garlic Chicken Breasts with Grilled Balsamic Peaches

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The balsamic sauce and fruit in this recipe provide a great balance of flavors. Select an off dry, medium body wine such as a Riesling, it has a very food friendly character that pairs well with a broad range of food.

Serves 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2-3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 whole boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 peaches, halved and pitted

    Instructions:

    In a small saucepan over medium high heat, bring the vinegar to boil and cook until it is reduced by half, 20-25 minutes. Stir in the molasses and black pepper, remove from the heat and set aside.
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the basil, garlic, and olive oil and mix well. Rub the chicken breasts with garlic mixture, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and grill over a medium high fire for 5 minutes. Turn the breasts over and grill another 5 minutes. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F, when juices run clear.
    As the chicken breasts are finishing, place the peaches on the fire cut side down and grill until they are nicely browned, about 2 minutes. Flip them over and brush the cut side with balsamic glaze and continue to cook another 2 minutes. Remove the peaches from the grill, give them another coat of glaze and serve whole or sliced with the chicken breast.

    Cooking Wiser:

  • Serve the chicken with wild rice and Sesame green beans

  • Check the chicken's internal temperature as you grill to prevent under or over cooking- You can also cook the chicken longer but once it is done there is no going back and you will be left with a dry and tough breast- nothing worse.
  • See my tips for grilling
  • Peaches are so much better when they are in season- July through September. See my friut chart for more information.
  • Pound the chicken with a meat pounder to flatten it so it will cook evenly

  • Save money by deboning the breasts yourself.

    Make it your own
    While grilling add slices of pineapple too. Serve with chicken or as dessert with ice cream