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Balsamic Chicken With Pears

This is from the diet recipe section on whatscookingamerica.com and they credit the recipe as adapted from the cookbook the convent cook, by maria tisdall.

Steps

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
One at a time , place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap.
Using a meat mallet , carefully pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of approximately 1 / 2-inch.
Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat , add the olive oil.
When the oil is hot , add the chicken and saute , turning once , for 3 to 4 minutes on each side , until golden brown.
Remove from heat and transfer to a platter , cover , and keep warm.
To the same pan , add the shallot and saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until soft.
Decrease heat to medium and add the pears.
Continue sauteing , stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes , until the pears are soft and golden brown.
To prepare the sauce , combine chicken broth , balsamic vinegar , sugar , and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Pour over the pear mixture.
Add the cherries.
Increase heat to high and simmer , stirring frequently for 6 to 8 minute.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, shallot, pears, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, dried tart cherry