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Balsamic-Raspberry Chicken

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By Cheri Liefeld
Updated Jun 6, 2012
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The perfect marriage of savory and sweet, our balsamic-raspberry chicken combines raspberry preserves with boneless chicken breasts and tangy balsamic vinegar.

Balsamic-Raspberry Chicken

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry-flavored liqueur, if desired
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small bowl, mix preserves, vinegar and liqueur; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    3
    In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    4
    Leave onion in skillet. Add preserves mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken. Top with raspberries.

Nutrition

370 Calories
8g Total Fat
42g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate
22g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
410mg
17%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
22g
Protein
42g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 6 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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