Balsamic Chicken Breasts

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"This low-fat chicken dinner is easy to prepare."
Balsamic Chicken Breasts Recipe
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet; drizzle olive oil over potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar over the breasts; season with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. Place the potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes; place the dish with the chicken in the oven and cook both the potatoes an chicken another 20 minutes; flip both the potatoes and chicken; reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake another 20 minutes.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Place the chicken breasts atop the potatoes; drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2008 by FRED 
the easiest way to make balsamic chicken is to use the first half cup as an overnight... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 22, 2008 by LaFinDuJour 
This basic recipe ends up too vinegary and rubbery. I took the base ingredients and tweaked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 2, 2008 by Noah 
I followed the advice of previous reviewers and didn't cook the chicken for quite so long -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 19, 2008 by DECAR48 
This site has hundreds of chicken recipes that are better than this! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 25, 2009 by elinor3 
This recipe was very quick and easy. I sauted chopped onions and browned the seasoned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2008 by marilyn 
I found rhis dish easy, delicious, and healthy. My husband loved it. I sent it to my daughter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2008 by KimB 
We really liked this recipe it's quick and very healthy. As suggested by another person, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2009 by CaliMom 
The sweet potatoes were amazing! I added brown sugar to the potatoes which gave them a nice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 14, 2008 by Amy 
This was an okay duo of dishes. I used pork chops instead of chicken breasts. If you really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2009 by Chef Dad 
I took the advice from some of the other notes and grilled the chicken but the potatoes I... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Balsamic Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 379

  • Total Fat: 8.5g
  • Cholesterol: 68mg
  • Sodium: 567mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
  • Protein: 29.8g

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