14 balsamic chicken great Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, crushed garlic cloves, honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)

chicken wings, salad oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, brown sugar, syrup or 2 tbsp dark corn, tabasco sauce, red pepper flakes, dried thyme, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce

bone-in chicken parts (remove skins if desired), extra virgin olive oil, onion, peeled and cut into chunks, carrots, diced, garlic, chopped, canadian bacon, diced, balsamic vinegar, dry white wine, cannellini beans or 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed (or 4 cups fresh cooked), chopped fresh rosemary, chicken broth, salt & freshly ground black pepper

french bread (3/4 inch thick ), cubed cooked chicken breast, tomatoes, cut into chunks, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, cucumber, seeded and chopped, chopped fresh basil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinaigrette, shredded parmesan cheese

tomato juice, purchased fresh mild salsa, red bell peppers, seeded, chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped, onion -and garlic-seasoned croutons, low-salt canned chicken broth, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, balsamic or red wine vinegar, olive oil, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco)

romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, pecans, chicken breasts, balsamic vinaigrette (newman s own is great), crumbled blue cheese

chicken breast (diced ), lettuce, chickory, honey, mustard, pine nuts, avocado, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

onions, halved, sliced, sugar, dried thyme, crumbled, dry white wine, balsamic vinegar, veal shanks (about 1 3/4 lb), well trimmed, canned unsalted chicken broth, italian stewed tomatoes, garlic cloves, pressed, dried crushed red pepper, great northern white beans, undrained, sliced fresh basil

kale, cooked chicken breast, diced (leftovers work great here), blue cheese, crumbles, balsamic vinegar

dry great northern beans, onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic (1 smashed and 1 minced), bay leaf, fresh thyme plus 1 tsp thyme leaves, chicken stock or water, divided, coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper, few drops extra-virgin olive oil, few drops lemon juice , optional, few drops white balsamic vinegar , optional, walnut oil , optional, pitted kalamata olives, capers, drained, minced lemon zest, garlic cloves, finely minced, coarsely chopped parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, potato bread, toasted, white bean puree, ahi tuna , seared, olive tapenade, marinated tomatoes, sliced, hard boiled eggs, sliced, french green beans, micro basil, micro arugula

thick-cut pancetta, diced, onion, diced, stalk celery, diced, carrot, diced, red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, garlic, minced, dry white wine, great northern beans, drained and rinsed, crushed tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, shaved parmesan cheese, bottled balsamic glaze, for drizzling

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional