Balsamic Chicken With Pears Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 (3 -4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup chicken broth, low sodium and organic preferred
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup dried tart cherry

Directions:

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
One at a time, place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap.
Using a meat mallet, carefully pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/2-inch.
Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add the chicken and saute, turning once, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Remove from heat and transfer to a platter, cover, and keep warm.
To the same pan, add the shallot and saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until soft; decrease heat to medium and add the pears.
Continue sauteing, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes, until the pears are soft and golden brown.
To prepare the sauce, combine chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Pour over the pear mixture; add the cherries. Increase heat to high and simmer, stirring frequently for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sauce thicksn slightly.
Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Bring the mixture back to a simmer; decrease heat to medium.
Cook for 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife).
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove chicken from heat.
Place the chicken on individual serving plates or on a large platter.
Using a slotted spoon, mound the fruit over the top.
Spoon the sauce over the fruit and around the chicken.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	131.48 Kcal (550 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.72g	6%
Cholesterol	16.73mg	6%
Sodium	109.7mg	5%
Potassium	266.38mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.61g	6%
Sugars	12.42g	50%
Dietary Fiber	2.44g	10%
Protein	7.12g	14%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	18.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	76.07 Kcal (318 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.15g	6%
Cholesterol	9.68mg	6%
Sodium	63.47mg	5%
Potassium	154.12mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.77g	6%
Sugars	7.19g	50%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	10%
Protein	4.12g	14%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	7%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	10.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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