Monday, August 16, 2010

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Honey Balsamic Glaze

This is a fairly healthy and low calorie meal, it's good for those days where you just feel like something light but tasty

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup balsamic vinegar separated
1 bunch asparagus
1 small head of broccoli
1 carton cherry tomatoes
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c. honey
2-3 T. brown sugar
1 garlic clove
salt and pepper

About 4 hours previous to when you prepare the chicken marinate the chicken(in the fridge) in 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar and the oil. When the chicken is done marinating pull it out of the bag and pat dry(toss the remaining marinade). If you are grilling on the grill make sure to get it nice and hot before you prepare the chicken or if you are using a george foreman like we did plug that in like 5 minutes before you are ready to cook the chicken. Salt and pepper the chicken and grill until reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165*. While the chicken is grilling put the remaining balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Add the honey, brown sugar, garlic clove and a pinch or two of pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. While that's simmering and chicken is grilling steam the broccoli and asparagus to a tender-crisp state. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half length wise. When the balsamic glaze is done remove from heat and add the tomatoes. Let that sit for about 5 minutes. To serve place the chicken and veggies on the plate and pour the glaze and tomatoes over top of all of it. If you aren't so concerned about low cal then you can serve the chicken over angel hair pasta(or a similar thin pasta).

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