SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEAR, BELL PEPPER, AND CILANTRO SALSA

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Pear, Bell Pepper, and Cilantro Salsa image

Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Chicken     Herb     Pear     Bell Pepper     Fall     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salsa:
2 firm but ripe Anjou or Bosc pears (about 1 1/4 pounds total), peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup finely diced seeded red bell pepper (about 1 large)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeo chiles (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Chicken:
3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds total), halved horizontally
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2/3 cup low-salt chicken broth
2/3 cup pear nectar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • For salsa:
  • Mix all ingredients except cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Stir in cilantro.
  • For chicken:
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in wide shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Place on baking sheet.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add 3 chicken breast pieces to skillet and cook until brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and cook remaining chicken. Transfer to plate; tent chicken with foil to keep warm. Add broth to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Stir in pear nectar, mustard, and lemon juice. Boil until thick enough to coat spoon, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken breast piece on each plate. Spoon sauce over. Divide salsa among plates.

Super Boy
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Overall, I thought this dish was very good. I would definitely make it again.


Alikhan Khan
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for people who like spicy food.


Telsa Martineau
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I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and I cooked them in a slow cooker on low for 6 hours. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender.


Purple Soul
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the salsa. The dish was still very good.


Nova Navarro
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This dish is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


PrettyGirlMaki
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend it to others.


MdMinhaz Faisal
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salsa was delicious.


Luis Guzman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great.


Sushmita Magar
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I made this dish for my family last night and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the salsa was the perfect complement.


Oyedeji Jesujuwon
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors of the chicken, pear, bell pepper, and cilantro salsa were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the crispy skin on the chicken breasts.