Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Glazed Chicken and Pears recipe, an exquisite fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish features succulent chicken pieces nestled amidst tender, caramelized pears, all coated in a luscious glaze that adds a touch of sophistication to every bite. Alongside this main course masterpiece, discover a delightful collection of delectable side dishes, including a refreshing Pear and Arugula Salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, a creamy and comforting Mashed Sweet Potatoes with a hint of cinnamon, and a vibrant Roasted Brussels Sprouts with a balsamic glaze. Each of these accompaniments perfectly complements the glazed chicken and pears, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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BALSAMIC CHICKEN & PEARS
Pears and dried cherries go amazingly well with chicken and balsamic vinegar. It's easy enough to make for a weeknight meal, but you can also dress it up for company. -Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes. Remove., Meanwhile, stir together next 5 ingredients until blended. Pour into skillet; add pears and dried cherries. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pears are tender, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS
Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea-it also works with pork loin chops and thinly sliced apples. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add pears and brown sugar; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in vinaigrette and thyme., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS
Chicken cooked in a tagine is always meltingly tender. Adding sweet, caramelized pears at the end makes this Moroccan dish irresistible.
Provided by Natalie Titanov
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 1h28m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions into a tagine. Layer chicken pieces on top of onions.
- Combine turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in a small bowl; mix well with remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil. Spread spice mixture onto the chicken pieces. Add cinnamon pieces, bay leaves, ginger, and cilantro. Pour in 1/2 cup of water and cover tagine with a lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat while chicken is cooking. Add sliced pears and honey and cook, while stirring, until honey has caramelized.
- Remove tagine from the oven and stir in caramelized pears. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 508.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BOURBON PEAR BUTTER GLAZE
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the pear butter glaze: Combine the pear sauce, sugar, bourbon, cardamom and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until it reduces by half, 25 to 30 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the glaze to slather on the chickens as they cook, and the rest for serving.
- For the roasted chicken: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Pat the chickens dry and sprinkle liberally all over with salt and pepper. Divide the rosemary, lemon rinds and fennel between the cavities of both chickens. Tie the legs with butcher's twine and tuck the wings under the chickens.
- Place the chickens in a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and slather the chickens generously with the reserved pear butter glaze. Roast until the juices run clear when pricked, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow for carryover cooking.
- For the fennel salad: Meanwhile, toss the shaved fennel with the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and place on a platter.
- Slather the chickens generously with more of the pear butter glaze and put the chickens on top of the shaved fennel salad. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve with the remaining glaze.
SHEET-PAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PEARS AND ARUGULA
In this hearty sheet-pan meal, thick pear wedges and chicken thighs seasoned with earthy, warming spices are roasted until soft and tender. During the last five minutes, crunchy sunflower seeds are scattered on the pan to sizzle in the pan juices, gaining a salty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the pears. A final topping of arugula soaks up any lingering juices and turns this into a full-on meal. Using firm, not-quite-ripe pears prevents them from becoming mushy and falling apart during the cooking process. Swap baby spinach for the arugula and sherry vinegar for the lemon juice, depending on what you have on hand. Serve any leftovers on a bed of fresh arugula, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the center.
- Pat the chicken dry and trim excess fat and skin. Sprinkle all over with 2 teaspoons salt, and season with pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the red-pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, ginger and oil. On a sheet pan, rub the chicken and pears all over with the mixture. Arrange chicken skin-side up and pears skin-side down. Cook until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees at the thickest part) and the pears are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, add the sunflower seeds to the pan. If there's a lot of fat when finished cooking, tilt the pan and spoon it off until there's a light coating on the surface of the pan.
- Scatter the arugula on top, and squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with herbs, if using. Cut the remaining lemon half in quarters and serve.
GLAZED CHICKEN & PEARS
Make and share this Glazed Chicken & Pears recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain pears, saving liquid.
- Whisk together the pear liquid, cornstarch,mustard,salt, pepper, water, lemon zest,lemon juice, and soy sauce.
- 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.
- Brown chicken on all sides,then add pear liquid mixture.
- Cover pan with lid, lower heat, and simmer on low 45 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pan, reserving pan drippings; keep chicken in a covered dish to keep warm.
- Add pears to the pan and cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until liquid has reduced by half.
- Serve sauce spooned over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 395.6, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 28.1
CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED PEARS AND ROSEMARY SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Fruit Sauté Low Sodium Apple Pear Rosemary Marsala Red Wine Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add apple juice, red wine, vinegar, rosemary, thyme and crushed red pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Strain mixture into small saucepan; discard solids. Add cream and simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pear slices; sauté until tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes. (Sauce and pears can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Rewarm pears over medium-low heat before serving.)
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Add Marsala and bring to boil. Stir in reserved sauce, turning chicken once to coat. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes longer.
- Divide chicken among 4 plates. Spoons some sauce around chicken on each plate. Garnish with pear slices.
GLAZED PEARS
Make and share this Glazed Pears recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the lemon juice with 2 cups of water.
- Core the pears, slice them lengthwise into wedges, then chop into bite size pieces. Place the pears into the lemon water as your work, to prevent them from turning brown.
- Drain pears and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the pears and cook over medium heat until the juices are released, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle the sugar over the pears, and keep cooking until the juices are absorbed, and the pears are glazed. Watch carefully so as not to burn the pears.
- Sprinkle pears with lemon juice and cook just a little longer. Taste and adjust with more lemon, if needed. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears: They should be slightly soft to the touch but not mushy. This will help them hold their shape during cooking.
- Use a good-quality balsamic vinegar: A cheap balsamic vinegar can be harsh and overpowering. Look for a balsamic vinegar that is aged for at least 12 years and has a sweet and complex flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken: If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of sear. This will result in chicken that is not as flavorful.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the temperature using a meat thermometer.
- Reduce the balsamic vinegar glaze until it is thick and syrupy: This will help it adhere to the chicken and pears.
Conclusion:
This glazed chicken and pears recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the pears are sweet and caramelized, and the balsamic vinegar glaze adds a delightful tanginess. Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
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