Almond-Dusted Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Breasts |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a impressive dish-men your wives will love you for this one. Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/3 cup very finely chopped unblanched almonds |
1/4 cup minced shallots or 1/4 cup green onion |
1/3 cup chicken broth |
1/3 cup strawberry preserves |
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled) |
1 (10 ounce) bag ready-to-serve fresh spinach, cooked just until tender and kept warm |
butter-flavored cooking spray |
1 tablespoon light olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil |
finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray; add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in almonds. Place chicken in skillet; sauté four minutes on each side, turning once. Remove from pan and keep warm.
2. Reduce heat to low; add green onions to skillet and sauté one minute. Add chicken broth, Smucker's Strawberry Preserves, vinegar and rosemary; simmer until slightly thickened, about two to three minutes.
3. Place spinach on heated serving platter; top with chicken breasts and pour sauce over top. If desired, sprinkle finely chopped parsley over chicken.
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