Balsamic chicken with pears is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet pears and tangy balsamic vinegar creates a flavor that is both complex and satisfying. This dish can be made with a variety of different ingredients, but the most common include chicken breasts, pears, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. The chicken is typically seared or browned in a skillet and then finished in the oven. The pears are usually added to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking. This dish is often served over rice or pasta, and it can also be paired with a variety of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
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BALSAMIC CHICKEN & PEARS
Pears and dried cherries go amazingly well with chicken and balsamic vinegar. It's easy enough to make for a weeknight meal, but you can also dress it up for company. -Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes. Remove., Meanwhile, stir together next 5 ingredients until blended. Pour into skillet; add pears and dried cherries. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pears are tender, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND PEARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by aggiebutch
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare Roma beans and couscous as labels direct. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium until hot. Add chicken and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part is pierced with tip of knife, turning over once. Transfer chicken to plate. In same skillet, in remaining oil, cook pear wedges 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. In cup, mix broth, vinegar, and cornstarch; add to skillet with pears. Heat to boiling on medium-high. Boil 1 minute. Return chicken and any juice on plate to skillet; heat through. Per serving: 450 calories, 7g fat, 66mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 61g carbohydrates, 10g fiber, 36g protein.
BALSAMIC CHICKEN
A tasty, easy-to-make chicken dish -- my husband loves it. Sometimes I cut the chicken in strips,and serve over pasta.
Provided by SHERRYLYNN2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, sugar, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl, place the chicken breasts in the marinade, and marinate for 10 minutes on each side.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken in the heated pan and cook until they start to brown and are no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side. Pour the marinade into the skillet, and cook until it thickens slightly, turning the chicken breasts over once or twice, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH PEARS
This is from the diet recipe section on whatscookingamerica.com and they credit the recipe as adapted from the cookbook The Convent Cook, by Maria Tisdall.
Provided by DogAndCatDoc
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- One at a time, place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Using a meat mallet, carefully pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/2-inch.
- Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the chicken and saute, turning once, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a platter, cover, and keep warm.
- To the same pan, add the shallot and saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until soft; decrease heat to medium and add the pears.
- Continue sauteing, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes, until the pears are soft and golden brown.
- To prepare the sauce, combine chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Pour over the pear mixture; add the cherries. Increase heat to high and simmer, stirring frequently for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sauce thicksn slightly.
- Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Bring the mixture back to a simmer; decrease heat to medium.
- Cook for 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife).
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove chicken from heat.
- Place the chicken on individual serving plates or on a large platter.
- Using a slotted spoon, mound the fruit over the top.
- Spoon the sauce over the fruit and around the chicken.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 226.9, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 12.3, Protein 19.3
BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND PEARS
Make and share this Balsamic Chicken and Pears recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In nonstick 12 inch skillet, heat 1 tsp oil over medium -high heat till very hot. Add chicken and cook till golden brown and no pink remains (4-5 min) each side. Transfer to plate; keep warm. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tsp oil. Add pears and cook till tender and golden brown. In cup, blend broth, vinegar, cornstarch, and sugar. Stir broth mixture and dried cherries into skillet with pears. Heat to boiling, stirring and boil 1 minute. Return chicken to pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 268.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.9, Protein 28.8
BALSAMIC PEAR, CHICKEN, AND ASPARAGUS
An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus.
Provided by Sarah-May
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.
- Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar, apple juice, rosemary, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.
- Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 21.6 g
CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS
Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea-it also works with pork loin chops and thinly sliced apples. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add pears and brown sugar; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in vinaigrette and thyme., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: They're sweeter and have a more tender texture.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Cook it until it's just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
- Reduce the balsamic vinegar until it's thick and syrupy: This will give the sauce a rich, concentrated flavor.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: A cheap balsamic vinegar will have a harsh, acidic taste.
- Serve the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Balsamic chicken with pears is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet pears and tangy balsamic vinegar is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a healthy and flavorful dish that can be tailored to your own dietary needs.
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