How to make Chicken with a Splash of Balsamic

This fun summertime recipe is a wonderful alternative to oil fried chicken. It is far healthier for you and your heart will love you for the garlic.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 4 (4-oz) boneless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 small minced cloves garlic
• ½ pound fresh mushrooms halved
• 2½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 chopped fresh parsley to decorate

1. Spray a large skillet with nonstick vegetable spray. Heat over medium heat. When hot, add chicken and cook until light brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
2. Add olive oil to pan, sauté garlic and mushrooms briefly, being careful not to scorch garlic. Return chicken to pan, add vinegar, chicken broth, thyme and pepper. Turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Juices will run clear when this is all the way cooked.
3. Transfer to serving dish and top chicken with mushrooms and sauce from the pan. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Tips & Warnings

• This can be flavored to taste with any kind of broth.
• Never leave the stove unattended.