Best 9 Balsamic Braised Chicken Sausage Recipes

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When it comes to preparing a tantalizing balsamic braised chicken sausage, you will find yourself immersed in a culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors and textures. This delectable dish combines succulent chicken sausage with the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar, creating a harmonious marriage of savory and tangy notes. The secret lies in the careful selection of ingredients and the meticulous slow-cooking process, allowing the flavors to permeate and meld together beautifully. With a few simple steps and a dash of culinary finesse, you can create a dish that will leave your taste buds singing and your loved ones clamoring for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BRAISED BALSAMIC CHICKEN



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This chicken is good with either rice or pasta. Green beans make a nice side dish.

Provided by MOONANDBACK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 510.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BRAISED CHICKEN SAUSAGES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh chicken sausage
1 pint chicken stock
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a large high sided saute pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-high and cook until stock has evaporated and a glaze has formed over all. With tongs toss sausages with onions and serve.

BALSAMIC BRAISED CHICKEN SAUSAGE



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Very easy and elegant entree. I saw Rachael Ray make this but I couldn't find the recipe so I did it from memory and it came out great. I didn't have enough sausage so I added a few chicken tenders to it. The measurements may not be exact because I just eyeballed everything.

Provided by Ewalla

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -8 links chicken sausage (I used chicken apple sausage)
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Put sausage and red onion in a large skillet. Add chicken broth, EVOO, and balsamic vinegar until it comes about half way up the sausages.
  • Cook over medium high heat until all of the liquid is evaporated. If you like balsamic vinegar you may want to add more to make more of a glaze.
  • I served with mashed sweet potatoes and put some of the extra glaze on the potatoes like a gravy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.4, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 37, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.6

5-INGREDIENT CHICKEN SAUSAGE WITH BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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A little sweet, a little briny, this fall-inspired dish will warm your tummy. I like to round out the meal with quinoa pilaf or garlic toast.

Provided by Michelle Dudash

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces precooked chicken sausage links (4 links)
1 medium sweet apple, such as Gala, peeled and cut into oversized matchsticks
1/2 large red onion, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
1/4 large red cabbage, sliced thin (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat a large, wide-based pot over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons neutral high-heat cooking oil, like canola, rice bran or grapeseed oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the sausage and brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and brown another side, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brown another side if possible, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • Add the apple, onion and cabbage to the pan, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon as the water releases from the vegetables. Cook until wilted, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat to medium-low as needed, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, 1/4 cup water (or broth for added flavor, if you have some) and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place the sausage on top. Partially cover and simmer until the fruit and vegetables become wilted and are fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Slice the sausage on a cutting board and serve over the fruit and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 666 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 18 grams

BALSAMIC ROASTED SAUSAGES WITH RED VEG



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Make this dish a meal in a pan by stirring through some chickpeas or butter beans for the final five minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 red onions , cut into wedges
3 red peppers , deseeded and cut into quarters
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
8 sausages
250g cherry tomatoes
few thyme sprigs (optional)
1 tbsp clear honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the onions and peppers in a roasting tin, drizzle over the oil and vinegar and season well. Roast for 10 mins.
  • Nestle the sausages, tomatoes and thyme, if using, in and around the veg, drizzle over the honey and cook for 25 mins more or so, turning the sausages halfway, until the sausages are cooked and everything is golden and sticky. Serve with mustard mash or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.48 milligram of sodium

PAN-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES IN BALSAMIC-CREAM SAUCE



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Lovely flavors of the Mediterranean combine in this main dish recipe to serve over mashed potatoes or pasta. Onion, mushrooms, garlic, fresh tomatoes, fresh spinach, cream, and a touch of balsamic vinegar really dress up boneless, skinless chicken thighs, in about an hour.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup chicken broth
6 medium Roma tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
½ cup heavy cream, or to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spread chicken thighs on a clean work surface. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Italian seasoning all over them.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and brown for 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add onions to the same skillet and stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions just start to become tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and remaining Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth and return chicken thighs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and increase heat to medium. Add tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is tender, but still bright green, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and balsamic vinegar; bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. If you prefer a creamier sauce, add more cream. Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 161.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Braise     Vinegar     Bacon     Fall     Shallot     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 bacon slices (4 oz), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 (3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 lb shallots, thinly sliced
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and reserve bacon fat in skillet.
  • While bacon is cooking, pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown, beginning with skin sides down, in 2 batches in bacon fat over moderately high heat, turning, about 8 minutes. Transfer chicken as browned with tongs to a plate and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
  • Add shallots to skillet and cook over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and pale golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove lid and cook shallots, stirring, until deep golden, about 10 minutes more. Add garlic and 1 cup water to skillet and boil, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Return chicken to skillet, turning pieces to coat, then arrange them skin sides up and gently simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and garlic is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken with tongs to a serving dish. Add vinegar to sauce and boil, uncovered, mashing garlic with back of a spoon, until slightly thickened. Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over chicken, then sprinkle with bacon.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED BALSAMIC-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



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This is an interesting chicken breast entree ... the balsamic vinegar caramelizes nicely with the brown sugar and shallots. I was following a basic recipe and then started adding things to turn it into something completely different! Serve with mashed potatoes, definitely!

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bone-in chicken breasts, with skin
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, divided
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter with 1 teaspoon of the Liquid Smoke.
  • Saute shallots until golden, then add garlic.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then brown chicken about 10 minutes, turning once.
  • Add garlic and one cup of water to skillet and boil, stirring, one minute.
  • Return chicken to skillet and arrange skin sides up.
  • Gently simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and garlic is tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet; add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and remaining one teaspoon of Liquid Smoke.
  • Boil, uncovered, until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to pan and allow sauce to vinegar-sugar mixture to caramelize a bit on the chicken, about 10 more minutes.
  • Season to tast with salt and pepper and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.4, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 199.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 30.9

CHICKEN BRAISED IN TWO VINEGARS



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In this satisfying weeknight recipe, boneless chicken thighs are cooked in best-quality balsamic and red wine vinegar and plenty of garlic, resulting in a pleasantly sticky agrodolce sauce. You could easily crisp some pancetta before the garlic hits the pan or stir in some anchovies right before you begin to braise. This dish can be made a day or two in advance and gently reheated with a splash of water or broth, but wait until right before serving to garnish it with the fresh herbs. (They'll lose their vibrant color otherwise.) Serve over polenta or rice pilaf.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup best-quality balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup best-quality red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley (optional)
2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano (optional)
Flaky salt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Season chicken well on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it starts to become fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Begin cooking the chicken, making sure not to crowd the pan (you may need to do this in batches). Cook until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside and begins to lightly brown in spots, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. If it's not cooked through at this point, that's O.K.
  • If you've cooked the chicken in batches, add all of the meat and any residual juices back to the pan. Pour in the vinegars, add reserved garlic and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and allow the meat to continue to cook in the sauce, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Uncover and toss chicken well in the vinegar sauce to coat. Cook chicken about 3 to 5 minutes more or until the sauce has reduced by about half and has thickened slightly. Sprinkle with parsley and oregano, if using, and season with flaky salt, if using. Serve in bowls over polenta or with rice pilaf and spoon the remaining sauce atop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 699 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh chicken sausage, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful balsamic vinegar.
  • Brown the chicken sausage before braising it to enhance its flavor and add depth to the dish.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the braising liquid to add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Simmer the chicken sausage and vegetables in the braising liquid for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve the balsamic braised chicken sausage with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This balsamic braised chicken sausage recipe is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken sausage is browned and then simmered in a balsamic vinegar-based sauce until it is cooked through and tender. The vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish, and the balsamic vinegar adds a delicious tangy flavor. Serve this dish with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

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