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Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. 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Excellent flavor, not overly sweet. Everybody wanted more. A keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/02\/2018 00:46","GUID":"90e7992ad45249b19a79e2020646b1ba","MemberId":3463835,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"fwsalamon","SubmittedDate":"02\/02\/2018 00:46"},{"Comment":"
This was ok, nothing special. Everyone ate it, but no one askec for seconds.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/27\/2012 18:02","GUID":"fed52f4d832b4854a046a949aeec2850","MemberId":4631582,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"aug2295","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2012 18:02"},{"Comment":"
This was one the most easy recipes I've done with Chicken. My kids loved it because its a sweet and savory dish all together!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"02\/09\/2012 22:11","GUID":"e9c9c4b6a95f4badb6f31c87e049c82b","MemberId":6523141,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KHire2012","SubmittedDate":"02\/09\/2012 22:11"},{"Comment":"
Very good! We enjoyed this dish tonight. Easy preparation too.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/08\/2012 18:10","GUID":"59d942fac4374c52b949af4595fd374d","MemberId":3207102,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kcurrey","SubmittedDate":"02\/08\/2012 18:10"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken with Caramelized Pears"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n