"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...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 shallot, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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12 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
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1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
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4 large peaches, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups)
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Garnish: fresh basil leaves