Chicken with Balsamic Sauce

Dr. Emily Foster

By Dr. Emily Foster

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

  • 4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 tbsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dried Figs, finely chopped

Directions:

  • Sprinkle both sides of the defrosted chicken breasts with thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet to prevent the chicken from sticking. Cook for six minutes on each side.
  • Once the chicken is finished, remove it from the skillet and add the onion to the skillet.
  • Sauté the onion for three minutes, or until softened.
  • Next, add the butter, broth, soy sauce, figs and balsamic vinegar to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for three minutes.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half diagonally and add them to the sauce then serve.

Nutrition Facts per Chicken Breast:

Calories 276
Total Fat 10.7g 16%
Saturated Fat 3.9g 19%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 449mg 19%
Potassium 231mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 19.7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugars 13.4g
Protein 26.3g
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 6%
Iron 10%

AUTHOR

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster is Holistic Health Expert & Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in the health care industry, Dr. Foster has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to take control of their health through natural and lifestyle-based approaches. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Foster is passionate about educating the public on the benefits of natural health and sustainable living. Dr. Foster has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and popular health magazines. She is a regular columnist for "Health and Wellness Today" and has been featured in "Natural Living Magazine," "Diabetes Care Journal," and "Nutrition and Health Review."