Ww Almond - Honey Chicken - 6 Pts. |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Out of an old Weight Watchers magazine. Magazine shows Cal - 288, Fiber - 1.8, Fat - 8.4 = 6 points. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons honey, divided |
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
4 (4 ounce) chicken breast halves, skinless boneless |
3/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium |
1/2 cup raisins, golden |
1/4 cup white wine |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted |
2 green onions, julienne-cut (optional) |
4 whole unshelled almonds, halved (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon oil, and vinegar in a medium bowl; stir well.
2. Add chicken, stirring to coat.
3. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon honey, chicken broth, and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well, and set aside.
5. Remove chicken from bowl, and discard marinade.
6. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add garlic; saute' 30 seconds.
8. Reduce heat to medium; add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side.
9. Add chicken broth mixture; cover and cook 6 minutes or until chicken is done.
10. Place chicken breasts on individual plates; set aside, and keep warm.
11. Bring broth mixture to a boil; stir in 1/4 cup almonds, and cook 4 minutes.
12. Spoon sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
13. Garnish with green onions and unshelled almonds, if desired.
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