Glazed Chicken & Pears Recipe

Name: Glazed Chicken & Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice, reserving syrup; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of, finely grated; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 4 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves; 1 -2 tablespoon canola oil, as needed

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice, reserving syrup
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves
1 -2 tablespoon canola oil, as needed

1
Drain pears, saving liquid.
2
Whisk together the pear liquid, cornstarch,mustard,salt, pepper, water, lemon zest,lemon juice, and soy sauce.
3
Heat enough oil (over medium-high heat) in a large skillet to keep the chicken from sticking (use less if you have a nonstick skillet)- no more than 2 tablespoons.
4
Brown chicken on all sides,then add pear liquid mixture.
5
Cover pan with lid, lower heat, and simmer on low 45 minutes.
6
Remove chicken from the pan, reserving pan drippings; keep chicken in a covered dish to keep warm.
7
Add pears to the pan and cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until liquid has reduced by half.
8
Serve sauce spooned over chicken.

400

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice, reserving syrup, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Glazed Chicken & Pears falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Glazed Chicken & Pears

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