Autumn Chicken

Chicken breasts browned and simmered in a very berry sauce. Here is a great substitute for a full course holiday dinner. It can also be a comforting dish to serve on a cold winter night. Easy to make, low in fat and just plain scrumptious!! Serve with wild and basmati rice and seasonal steamed vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened cranberries
• 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken on both sides and remove from skillet. Reserve.

Step 2

To skillet add cranberries, blueberries, lemon juice, water, sugar and cornstarch. Mix together and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Return chicken to skillet and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove cover, stir again and continue simmering until thick, adding salt to taste.