Balsamic and Shallot Chicken Breasts

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Balsamic and Shallot Chicken Breasts
43 min.
6
320kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that is sure to impress your family and friends—Balsamic and Shallot Chicken Breasts! This dish combines the rich, tangy flavor of balsamic vinegar with the sweet, delicate taste of shallots, creating a mouth-watering sauce that elevates tender chicken breasts to the next level. Perfectly suited for any meal, whether you're enjoying a casual lunch or hosting a dinner party, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe makes it easy to cater to various dietary preferences without sacrificing flavor.

With a preparation time of just 43 minutes, you'll find this recipe both quick and satisfying—ideal for those busy weeknights when you crave something delicious yet straightforward. Each serving offers a healthy balance of nutrients, with an impressive protein content that keeps you feeling full and energized. The use of bone-in chicken breasts ensures moist and juicy meat, while the sautéed garlic and tomatoes add depth and richness to the dish.

The incredible aroma that fills your kitchen while this dish cooks will entice everyone to gather around the table, eager to dig into a meal that looks as great as it tastes. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a dining experience that is as delightful to make as it is to savor. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 48 ounce chicken breast halves bone-in
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • 0.3 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.5 cup lower-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • tablespoon olive oil divided
  •  plum tomatoes seeded chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons tomato paste 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with pepper and salt.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan.
  5. Add chicken, meat-side down; cook 7 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 3 minutes.
  6. Place chicken on a jelly-roll pan.
  7. Bake at 350 for 23 minutes or until done.
  8. Return the pan to medium-high heat.
  9. Add remaining oil, shallots, and garlic; saut for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  10. Add tomato and tomato paste; saut for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  11. Add broth; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  12. Add vinegar; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes or until reduced to 2/3 cup, stirring occasionally.
  13. Serve sauce with chicken.
  14. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories320kcal
Protein64.76%
Fat24.48%
Carbs10.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.83
Glycemic Load
3.26
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
22.715652185938%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:319.95kcal
16%
Fat:8.27g
12.72%
Saturated Fat:1.62g
10.13%
Carbohydrates:8.18g
2.73%
Net Carbohydrates:7.46g
2.71%
Sugar:5.58g
6.2%
Cholesterol:145.15mg
48.38%
Sodium:514.64mg
22.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.23g
98.46%
Vitamin B3:23.82mg
119.09%
Selenium:73.03µg
104.32%
Vitamin B6:1.77mg
88.32%
Phosphorus:495.66mg
49.57%
Vitamin B5:3.29mg
32.88%
Potassium:1005.51mg
28.73%
Magnesium:67.99mg
17%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.04%
Vitamin K:12.12µg
11.54%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.76%
Zinc:1.44mg
9.62%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.55%
Vitamin C:6.51mg
7.89%
Iron:1.37mg
7.6%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.56%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.12%
Copper:0.1mg
5.07%
Vitamin A:220.88IU
4.42%
Folate:16.92µg
4.23%
Calcium:31.55mg
3.15%
Fiber:0.73g
2.9%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes