Baked Chicken Breasts With Pears

Directions

1. Rinse chicken and pat dry; then arrange, skinned side up, in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Drizzle proportionately with soy sauce. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree oven, basting occasionally, till meat in thickest part is no longer pink; cut to test (about 20 min).
2. Meanwhile, place cornstarch in a 1 1/2- to 2-qt pan; smoothly stir in brandy. Peel and core pears, then cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Add in pears to pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, mixing gently. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer till pears are tender when pierced (about 5 min).
3. When chicken is done, add in pear mix to baking pan; gently shake pan to mix pears and chicken. Transfer chicken, pears, and sauce to a platter and garnish with parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper; offer lime wedges to squeeze over individual servings.
4. This recipe serves 6.
5. Comments: Chicken breasts, a little soy sauce, some sliced pears - the dish may sound too plain, but wait till you taste it! These aren't just any pears; they're first poached in fragrant brandy, then tossed with the meat and pan juices to make a memorable meal.