Balsamic Honey Chicken by Prevention - chicken

Method

• Rinse the chicken in cold water.
• Then pat dry with paper towels.
• Place each chicken breast half between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound the chicken breasts to 1/2" thick.
• Remove the plastic and sprinkle both sides of each breast with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
• Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once, until it's no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
• Remove the chicken from the heat and transfer it to a platter.
• Cover it to keep it warm.
• Add the garlic and turn the heat down to medium for 2 minutes, or until the garlic is soft.
• Add the pears and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and golden brown.
• In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, honey, and cornstarch.
• Pour over the pear mixture.
• Increase the heat to high until it comes to a boil, and then immediately lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
• Place the chicken on individual serving plates or on a large platter.
• Use a slotted spoon to mound the fruit over the top.
• Spoon the sauce over the fruit and around the chicken.
• Serve immediately.