Baked Chicken/ Peaches

 

Country Cooking

 

4   boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half

1   cup light brown sugar, divided

4   peaches, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

½  teaspoon ginger

¼  teaspoon cloves

2   tablespoon lemon juice

 

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.  Wash chicken under cold running water.  Drain and pat dry with paper towels.  Place chicken in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.  Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar over.  In a bowl, add prepared peaches, ginger and cloves.  Toss to coat with lemon juice.  Layer peaches over chicken.  Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of brown sugar over peaches.  Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until meat juices run clear. 

Yield:  8 servings. 

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist