Beautiful Balsamic Chicken looks almost as good as it tastes.
Balsamic Chicken is always a big hit at dinner parties and especially successful for a romantic dinner for two. The neon green parsley olive oil looks so impressive on a white plate. And the balsamic reduction adds an extra dimension. Try the reduction on vanilla ice cream and strawberries for extra bonus points with your date.
INGREDIENTS
| 1 c | balsamic vinegar |
| 8 T | olive oil |
| 1 T | parsley, chopped |
| 1 lb | chicken beast, 1-inch pieces |
| 1/2c | flour |
| 3 | garlic cloves, crusted |
| 8 oz | mixed mushrooms |
| 1 | lemon, halfed |
DIRECTIONS:
Simmer balsamic vinegar for 20 minutes or until reduced by half. Cool. Blend 6 tablespoons of olive oil and parsley in a food processor. Dust chicken with flour. Sauté chicken in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 3 minutes per side. Remove. Sauté garlic for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Spoon parsley oil onto white plate. Drip balsamic reduction onto plate. Add mushrooms and chicken to plate. Serve with lemon.
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