ORANGE BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES (WW)

Orange Balsamic Chicken With Vegetables (WW) image

Provided by ellie_

Time 55m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved and cut into 1 1/2 inch slices
2 carrots, sliced
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
7 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line large rimmed baking pan with foil.
In a large skillet over medium high heat heat the oil and then add shallots and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in orange juice and thyme and bring to a boil, cook until it is reduced by half (2-5 minutes). Add vinegar and honey and cook another minute. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
Wipe out skillet and spray with Pam and set over medium high heat. Add fennel and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in carrots and chicken broth, reduce heat, cover and cook until vegetables are tender (10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Meanwhile place chicken in pan and sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Brush with sauce/glaze. Bake until chicken is done (15-20 minutes).
Serve chicken with vegables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 108.3, Sodium 450.9, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 37.4