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17th December 2007

Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

By Ashley

Once again this week I found myself searching for a new recipe, something I could make with chicken. Chicken is always so versatile, it’s like a blank slate, but figuring out what to do can be tricky sometimes.  Today’s chicken recipe is Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables and it comes from Fitness Magazine. It’s simple, easy, and has lots of flavor. Enjoy!

Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

All you need:

  • 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 12 ounces chicken breast tenderloins

  • 10 ounces asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, or 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well drained

  • 1 cup shredded carrot

  • 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped

 

All you do:

  • Stir together salad dressing, vinegar, honey, and crushed red pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender and no longer pink, turning once. Remove chicken to serving dish; cover and keep warm.
  • Add asparagus and carrot to skillet. Cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until asparagus is crisp-tender; transfer to dish.
  • Stir dressing mixture and add to skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to scrape up browned bits. Drizzle dressing over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with tomato.
  • Nutrition information (makes 4 servings):

    Per serving: 271 calories, 22g protein, 12g carbohydrate, 15g fat (2g saturated), 2g fiber

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