BALSAMIC POACHED CHICKEN

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Got this recipe from Real Simple Magazine. I used green beans instead of asparagus. I was a bit weird to poach the chicked but it gave it a very unique flavor.

Provided by Tendoy5

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb new potato, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place potatoes in a roasting pan.
  • Add the oil and 3/4 tsp of the salt, pepper and toss.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, shaking the pan once.
  • Add the asparagus to the pan, season with the remaining salt and toss.
  • Roast until the asparagus are tender, 12-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, being the broth and vinegar to a boil.
  • Add the chicked and if necessary, enough water (up to 1/2 cup) to cover it.
  • Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Cover and remove from heat, and set aside until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board.
  • Return the liquid to medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken.
  • Divide the ingredients among individual plates.
  • Drizzle with the balsamic mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 600.5, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 46.4

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