Balsamic Chicken Stir Fry Food

BALSAMIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine honey and balsamic vinegar and set aside.
• Toss chicken and cornstarch together.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
• Once oil is hot, add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until chicken cooked through and slightly browned, stirring periodically, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add garlic to pan and cook for until aromatic, about 30-45 seconds.Add 1/4 cup water to pan and deglaze, scraping the pan to release the brown bits sticking to the bottom.
• Add the vegetables, return the chicken to the pan, add the sauce and stir to combine. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp and sauce is reduced by about half, 2-4 minutes.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the rice to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken in one layer and season with the red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Cook until light brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken, add the bell peppers, garlic, ginger and scallion whites and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir together the balsamic and brown sugar and add it to the skillet. Cook until the vinegar reduces a bit, about 2 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and add it to the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
• Remove the rice from the pot and drain. Cut open the bag(s) and serve up. Spoon some of the chicken over the rice and garnish with the sliced scallion greens.

TOMATO-BALSAMIC BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• To make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place on two, rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat a gas grill to medium-high or prepare a charcoal fire.
• Remove chicken from oven and cool for 5 minutes. If desired, remove the skin. Brush the chicken generously with the tomato-balsamic sauce.
• Grill the chicken, turning and basting frequently until browned and cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH RED, ORANGE AND YELLOW PEPPERS

Steps:

• Spray skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides.
• Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion.
• Cook about 5 minutes, until tender.
• Mix in the red pepper flakes and garlic; cook and stir about 1 minute.
• Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
• Return the chicken to the skillet.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE CHICKEN & VEGGIES STIR FRY

Steps:

• Place the chicken pieces into a re-sealable container. Pour 2 tbsp. dressing over top of the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Remove chicken from dressing discard dressing. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and turn often until cooked through, about 8 minutes. When the chicken is almost cooked through, add in the frozen veggies. Turn the heat down to medium, add in the remaining dressing , and continue cooking until the vegetables are heated through- about 5 minutes.
• While the chicken is cooking, prepare the brown rice according to the package directions. Set aside.
• Serve the chicken & veggies alongside the brown rice. Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND PEPPERS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
• Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.