Ingredients
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4 Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast
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2 Fresh Peachrecommended from local supplier
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3/4 Cup Water
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1/2 Cup Chopped Basil - Freshrecommended from local supplier
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1 Eggsbio egg is recommended
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2 tablespoons Buttertake out the butter from the fridge with 10 minutes before preparation
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1 Chopped Onionmedium to large onion
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1 tablespoon Pepper
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1 tablespoon Salt
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1/4 tablespoon squashed LemonZest of 1 Lemon will do
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Variations
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1Not really recommended, but will do the trick
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Steps for Crazy Chicken Breast with Peaches
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1
Done
3 Minutes
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Brush the Chicken with EggTake the chicken breasts and brush them with egg. As a variation, dredge the chicken in flour after brushing with egg. But we like to keep it simple and let the chicken breast only brushed with the egg paste. |
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2
Done
25 Minutes
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Saute the chicken breast in ButterPlace a large fryer pan over medium heat, put the butter in it and after 30 seconds saute the chicken breast there. Let the chicken breast cook on both sides by turning it over a couple of times; This will make the meat to cook through on both sides. This will take about 25-30 minutes. After the chicken is fried, put it on a plate (you'll use it again soon) |
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3
Done
5 Minutes
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Peel the PeachesThere are various ways to peel the peaches. |
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4
Done
10 Minutes
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Add Peaches, Onions and Lemon ZestPour water into the frying pan and add the peaches (skinless), onions and the lemon zest. Cook over a low-medium fire, stirring until the sauce thickens. Add basil, salt, and pepper to taste. |
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5
Done
6 Minutes
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Pour the sauce over the chicken breastTake the sauce out and pour it over the fried chicken breasts. Let it stay for 3 to 5 minutes. Bon appétit! |
Additional Info for Crazy Chicken Breast with Peaches
Chicken Breast with Peaches, Butter & Basil is a recipe for open-minded persons, who want to try something different every day. I chose Chicken Breast with Peaches due to the multitude of flavors, colors, and variety of ingredients. Why cook the same recipes daily and not get out of monotony?
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Why choosing Chicken Breast with Peaches, Butter & Basil is a good idea?
If it’s summer and you want something cooked but keep the freshness of the season, you’ll like a lot this great recipe. Chicken breast is known for being light, easily digestible meat compared with pork meat. Adding the flavor of summer, peaches, you will get unforgettable flavors. You can serve this dish with a glass of wine to relax on your porch or open balcony. So why not choose this recipe? Another great thing about this dish is that it can be done in less than 60 minutes, making the Chicken breast with peaches a summer favorite. This recipe has also a lot of variations from which you can choose, making it different every time you prepare it.
Peaches, Butter & Basil all together in the same pot?
The original recipe of Chicken Breast with Peaches doesn’t include butter, basil or both. But I tried to make more from the original dish and found a great mix between peach, butter, and basil. Although, I wrote some variations in the recipe, so feel free to make the change. As I said, this is a non-conformist recipe of which I’m proud of. So yeah, the peaches, butter, and basil can get along in the same pot!
Recipe from American Cuisine
The good thing about American Cuisine is that the cooks are open-minded and have “stolen” some ideas from international cuisines. The peaches added by the American cooks give the flavor needed for a good summery dish. From my point of view, Chicken Breast with Peaches must be made at least once in a lifetime, I do it every summer.
Health benefits for Chicken Breast with Peaches
Maybe one of the best dishes for health benefits, chicken, and peaches, in the same pot, can be exactly what the doctor ordered. Every summer we need more energy comparing to winter for a variety of reasons. I have made the craziest and best recipe for chicken breast, along with peaches, butter, and basil altogether.
The health benefits of Chicken
As I noted in my other summerly recipe for chicken breast with vegetables, the following dots are the most important benefits of chicken meat:
- Chicken meat is a great source of low-fat protein, which contributes to muscle growth and development and controls the body’s homocysteine amino acid levels (which makes it very good for your heart).
- Due to the phosphorus richness, your body will have a lot of help against known diseases of the kidney, liver, teeth, bones, and central nervous system.
- It has Selenium, meaning it helps your metabolism at work.
- Great for weight-loss diets due to the B6 vitamin, keeping healthy vessels, energy levels balanced, and helping your metabolism to burn away calories.
- It is rich in vitamin B3, which is perfect for fighting against cancer or can prevent it.
- Prevents depression and makes you happier.
The health benefits from Peaches
Peaches have a moderate source of antioxidants and vitamin C which is required for the building of connective tissue inside the human body. The following peaches health benefits are the most important:
- Great vitamins, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Niacin, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, and a small number of B vitamins.
- Packed with antioxidants — beneficial plant compounds that combat oxidative damage and help protect your body against aging and disease.
- Help the digestive tract and gut. The peaches may also help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of digestive disorders like Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis.
- Power up Heart Health by reducing risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, as well as triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
- Protect your skin by maintaining moisture and protecting against sun damage.
- Fight against Certain Types of Cancer by limiting the formation, growth, and spread of cancerous cells.
- A great defense against nicotine, peach being a must-eat fruit if you smoke.
- Reduce Allergy Symptoms – more studies need to be made to confirm this.
