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BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Ingredients
  • 1-2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs
  • 4 tsps coconut or red palm oil, split
  • 1 large onion, sliced vertically
  • 1-2 red or yellow peppers, cored and sliced vertically
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, other seasonings to taste
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 15 oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2-3 scallions, sliced

Directions

1 Preheat pan and half of oil over medium high heat. Add onions and peppers. Saute for 5 minutes, then add mushrooms, garlic and red pepper. Saute 1 more minute, stirring and tossing often. Remove from pan and keep warm.

2 Season chicken, then add to pan with rest of oil, cooking 4 minutes each side, in batches if necessary. Return veggies to pan.

3 Add vinegar and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer UNCOVERED for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle scallions on for the last five minutes until wilted.

4 Serve with a bright green vegetable. Can be served over quinoa, brown rice or zucchini noodles.  

 


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  • Welcome
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  • It's Easy!
  • Nutrition and Complete Health
  • Personal Training and Complete Health
  • Body Renewal by Judi
  • RECIPES
    • Baked Asparagus With...
    • Balsamic Chicken
    • Cashew Creme
    • Chicken, Squash and Chickpea Stew
    • Chocolate Chia Pudding
    • Coconut Cauliflower Mash
    • Detox Smoothie
    • Everyday Smoothie
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • Glazed Salmon
    • Homemade Ketchup
    • Lemon Chicken
    • Mango Tilapia
    • Medjool Date Apple Salad
    • Minimalist Black Bean Burger
    • Quinoa with Pomegranate and Pistachio
    • Tangy Salad Dressing
    • Turkey Meatloaf with Homemade Ketchup
  • ASK THE NUTRITIONIST!
    • HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SMOOTHIE
    • DO I NEED SUPPLEMENTS?
    • WHY NOT PEANUTS?
    • WHY BE GLUTEN-FREE?
    • WHAT ABOUT COW'S MILK? PART 1
    • WHAT ABOUT COW'S MILK PART 2
    • WHY ARE CARBONATED BEVERAGES HARMFUL?
    • HOW CAN I BOOST MY METABOLISM?
    • LEARN >
      • The Myth of Willpower - NEW!
      • Alcoholic Beverages and Weight Loss
      • Glycemic Index
      • Probiotics
      • Protein and Your Body
      • Omega 3's, Omega 6's and Flaxseed
  • Testimonials
    • About "It's Easy Eating!"tm
    • About Mary
    • About Teens
  • Are You Ready to Change?
  • Blog
  • Contact Judi