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Grapefruit-Mint Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 16 Minutes
Ready In: 36 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 4 turkey breast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup shallot
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup nonfat chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Directions:
1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a large heavy skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
4. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
5. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining oil to skillet.
6. Add shallots and crushed red pepper.
7. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat.
9. In a small bowl, whisk broth, grapefruit juice, half of the mint and the flour.
10. Add to skillet.
11. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
12. Return chicken and juices to skillet; reduce heat to low.
13. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
14. Transfer chicken to a warmed platter.
15. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken.
16. Garnish with the remaining mint.
By RecipeOfHealth.com