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Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Sweet Pepper Melange


National Chicken Council - Marge Walker, Santa Claus, IN

Ingredients:
  • 6 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves

Directions:
In large frypan over medium high heat, place oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Cut thighs in half (where bone was removed) and add to pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook about 3 minutes on each side to brown. Reduce heat to medium low, add 1/3 cup of the chicken broth, cover and simmer about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. Drain pan and add balsamic vinegar, remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, allspice and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook over medium high heat, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and drizzle with balsamic mixture; sprinkle with chopped thyme leaves. Arrange Sweet Pepper Melange around chicken and garnish with mint sprigs. Makes 6 servings.

Sweet Pepper Melange: In medium bowl, place 1 medium sweet red bell pepper, cut in thin strips; 1 medium sweet yellow bell pepper, cut in thin strips; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint. Toss to mix well.


Serves: 6
Serving Size:
Calories per Serving: 252
% Daily Value*   
   Total Fat 12.7 g
20%   
     Saturated Fat 4.1 g
21%   
   Cholesterol 96 mg
32%   
   Sodium 739 mg
31%   
   Potassium 51 g
 
   Calcium 28 g
 
   Total Carbs 17 g
6%   
     Dietary Fiber 0 g
2%   
     Sugars 16 g
 
   Protein 21 g
 
   Sugar Alcohols 0 g
 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
  Calories: 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
  Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
  Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Nutritional Information From CalorieKing.com
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