Recipe: Berry Balsamic Chicken

Berry Balsamic Chicken

Makes four 4-ounce servings, each with 2 tablespoons sauce

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup red onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup seedless raspberry preserves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté 5 minutes.
2. Season chicken with thyme and salt and pepper and then add to skillet. Cook 6 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
3. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and then add preserves, vinegar and black pepper. Stir constantly until preserves melt.
5. Spoon raspberry glaze over chicken and serve.

Nutrition per serving: 198 calories, 2.5 grams fat, 26 grams protein, 16 grams carbohydrates.

Source: Avera Heart Hospital nutrition team. Get more recipes and nutrition facts.