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Chicken Breasts with Strawberry Red Wine Balsamic Sauce

Strawberries add a sweet fruity flavor to this easy, sophisticated sauce. Serve with plenty of sliced strawberries for extra color and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes   |    Cook Time: 10 minutes   |    Makes: 4 servings
  • Quick Prep
  • Healthy - Low Sodium
  • Healthy - Low fat
Ingredients
  • 1 1 1pkg. Volume(16 oz) Driscoll’s Strawberries, divided 
  • 4  4  4 tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumelight olive or vegetable oil, divided  
  • 2/3  2/3  2/3cups CUP_USVolumesliced shallots  
  • 1 1 1clove garlic, pressed or chopped 
  • 1 1 1small bay leaf 
  • 1/2  1/2  1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumedried thyme leaves  
  • 2  2  2 Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumebalsamic vinegar  
  • 1/3  1/3  1/3cup CUP_USVolumered wine  
  • 3/4  3/4  3/4cups CUP_USVolumechicken broth  
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumecornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water  
  • 4 4 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4-5 ounces each) 
Instructions
  1. Rinse, hull and slice strawberries. Set aside.  
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.  
  3. Add shallots, garlic, bay leaf and thyme; stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.  
  4. Add 3/4 cup of the strawberries and stir for 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar and simmer for 1 minute.  
  5. Add wine and simmer until liquid is reduced to about half.  
  6. Add broth and simmer 5 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch mixture and boil for 30 seconds or until translucent and thickened. Strain sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat just before serving.  
  7. Coat chicken with remaining 2 teaspoons oil; season lightly with salt and pepper.  
  8. Grill or broil 4-5 minutes per side, until internal temperature is 170°F. 
  9. Serve chicken surrounded with remaining sliced berries and warm strawberry sauce.  

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
Total Fat 8.43g
    Saturated Fat 1.64g
Cholesterol 84.34mg
Sodium 350mg
Total Carbohydrates 16.43g
    Dietary Fiber 2.76g
Protein 10.51g