Friday, June 26, 2009

Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Kiwifruit Relish


PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST WITH KIWIFRUIT RELISH


Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 18 minutes

Makes: 4 servings


INGREDIENTS:


Fresh Kiwifruit Relish


3 Kiwifruit, peeled, diced

1 orange, peeled, segmented, chopped

1/2 cup red pepper, seeded, diced

1/2 cup tomato, seeded, diced

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup green onion, sliced

1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1/2 tsp each salt and pepper


Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; set aside.


Chicken


4 chicken breasts, skin on

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp salt, optional*

2 tbsps olive oil


METHOD:Preheat oven to 450°F. Sprinkle chicken breast with pepper and salt, if desired. Preheat oil in large ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Add chicken, skin side down and cook 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Flip chicken and place frying pan in oven. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 155° F. Serve with kiwifruit relish.

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