Balsamic Thyme Chicken Food

EASY BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and sauté until lightly browned and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Push the onion to the sides of the pan and add the chicken to the pan.
• Cook until chicken is well browned, then flip the pieces over and cook on the other side until it is browned, about 6-8 minutes total.
• Add balsamic vinegar and chicken broth.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook until it's reduced by half and chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
• Serve chicken with extra juices drizzled on top.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN {EASY MARINADE}

Steps:

• Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag (or you can use a bowl).
• In a mixing bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Pour marinade over chicken in bag (or bowl). Seal bag while pressing out excess air.
• Rub marinade over chicken (I also like to twist and tie top of bag so marinade fully covers the chicken).
• Let marinade in fridge for 2 to 8 hours for breasts and 2 to 24 hours for thighs.
• Heat over medium-high heat to 400 degrees. Partway through heating don't forget to clean and oil grill grates (with a little vegetable oil or olive oil using tongs and a balled up paper towel).
• Remove chicken from marinade while shaking excess marinade off back into bag. Transfer to grill and cook covered about 5 to 8 minutes per side.
• Cook time varies based on thickness, check internal temperature of chicken in thickest portion to 165 degrees for doneness.
• Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH THYME

Steps:

• Mix flour and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper on a plate.
• Add chicken; turn to coat.
• Shake off excess.
• In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add chicken and cook, turning once, 15 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
• Remove to a plate; cover to keep warm.
• Add onion to skillet and saute 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned.
• Add broth, vinegar, thyme and remaining 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, 7 minutes or until onions are soft and sauce is syrupy.
• If the onion isn't soft after cooking 7 minutes, add a little more broth and continue cooking until it is.
• To serve: Place chicken on serving plates and spoon on onions and sauce.

BALSAMIC THYME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
• Spray shallow one quart baking dish with veg spray.
• Heat margarine in med.
• nonstick skillet over med high heat.
• Add chicken and cook until slightly browned; remove chicken to baking dish.
• Pour broth into skillet, add peppers, onion and thyme; simmer about ten minutes.
• Lift veggies from skillet with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chicken.
• In small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; Pour into skillet, bring to a boil and simmer about five minutes.
• Pour over chicken, cover, and bake for 20 minutes or till chicken is tender.

BRAISED BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).