Balsamic Chicken

Balsamic Chicken: Tangy and Nutritious

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 x 120g chicken breast, skin and bones removed (females)
• 4 x 220g chicken breast, skin and bones removed (males)
• 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 small zucchini, sliced

Directions

1. Combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl and mix. Coat each chicken breast in the vinegar mixture.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Cook chicken for 3 minutes each side. Remove chicken from the pan.
3. Add mushrooms to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until soft. Add chicken stock and bring to the boil. Simmer until reduced by half. Return chicken to the pan until heated through and stir through thyme and parsley.
4. Steam broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini until tender. Serve with chicken, mushrooms, and sauce.

This Balsamic Chicken dish is a perfect blend of tangy, savoury flavours and wholesome ingredients. The tender chicken paired with a rich mushroom sauce and steamed vegetables makes for a nutritious and satisfying meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.