Sauteed Chicken With Oven-Dried Grapes

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   Preheat the oven to 275F.

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   Wash grapes and remove from stems.

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   Set aside half of each the red and green grapes.

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   Place remaining grapes on a baking sheet and bake for 1-1/2 hours, shaking pan frequently: Remove from the oven and set aside.

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   Place uncooked grapes in a blender and puree until very smooth.

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   Strain through a coarse-mesh sieve, pressing down hard on the skins: It will yield about 3/4 cup juice.

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   In a large nonstick skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.

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   Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

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   Add to pan and cook over medium-high heat for 5 min on each side, until golden.

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    Add grape juice and cook for 5 min longer, or until chicken is done, and is just firm to the touch: Be careful not to overcook.

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    The grape juices will darken into a mahogany-colored sauce.

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    Transfer breasts to a platter.

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    Add remaining 1-1/2 tbsp butter to pan and cook over high heat for 1 minute.

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    Add oven-dried grapes and cook for 1 min longer.

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    Add salt and pepper to taste and pour sauce over chicken.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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