Maple Balsamic Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 262.9
  • Total Fat: 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 40.8 mg
  • Sodium: 723.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 25.7 g

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Introduction

Simple, easy and delicious. Ingredients sound strange but work together to create an amazing dish! Even the pickiest eaters will love it! Simple, easy and delicious. Ingredients sound strange but work together to create an amazing dish! Even the pickiest eaters will love it!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    8- chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless (4 servings)
    1T - freshly minced or dried thyme
    1T - paprika
    1/3 cup - balsamic vinegar
    1/3 cup - real maple syrup
    1 can - fat free chicken broth
    2T - peanut butter
    Cooking spray

Directions

1.) Season chicken on both sides with paprika and thyme.
2.) Spray a large, medium-hot skillet with cooking spray.
3.) Cook seasoned chicken in skillet about 2.5 minutes on each side.
4.) In a bowl, combine vinegar, maple syrup, and chicken broth.
5.) Pour vinegar/syrup/broth mixture over chicken and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes until tender.
6.) Remove chicken and set aside to keep warm, keeping liquid in the pan on medium heat.
7.) Whisk two tablespoons of peanut butter into liquid mixture and bring to low boil. Cook about five minutes until thickened.
8.) Add chicken back into the pan along with steamed veggies of choice.

May be served over rice or noodles, if desired.
Great for leftovers!

Makes 6 4-ounce servings


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GREENLILY.