Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (see note in intro)
• 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons butter
• parsley sprig
• cherry tomatoes

Directions

1. 1

   On a hard surface with meat mallet, lightly pound chicken to 1/4-inch. To minimize the mess, place the breasts/tenders in a zipper-lock bag (unsealed) before pounding (if doing so, ONLY use a flat-surface mallet -- not one with ridges).

2. 2

   Sprinkle lemon-pepper seasoning evenly on both sides of chicken. Press to adhere.

3. 3

   In a large frying pan, pour oil and heat to medium temperature.

4. 4

   Add chicken breasts and cook, turning once, about 7 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease. If substituting tenders, cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side, or until done.

5. 5

   Remove chicken to warm serving platter (keep warm). In medium bowl, mix together vinegar, broth and garlic; add to frying pan. Cook over medium-high heat (scraping up brown meat bits) about 2-4 minutes or until mixture is reduced and syrupy.

6. 6

   Add butter; stir to melt.

7. 7

   Place chicken on serving dish and spoon sauce over chicken.

8. 8

   Garnish with parsley sprigs and cherry tomatoes.