Zesty Balsamic Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in paprika, garlic, parsley, cilantro and a Balsamic Vinaigrette marinade. Pan-seared to perfection and then baked to delicious, uniquely tempting goodness, the tenderized chicken soaks up all the yummy flavors and the final taste is A M A Z I N G. (I guess this dish also qualifies as 'healthy'!)
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts
- 3 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 2 tsp chicken Kabob seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp grape seed oil
- 4 oz Balsamic vinaigrette *Any kind. I used Wegman's store-bought vinaigrette
- 2 medium potatoes *peeled and sliced, quartered
- mixed greens salad
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts and place in a gallon-size Ziploc bag, three at a time. Using a kitchen mallet, gently pound the chicken breasts to thin and tenderize. Place tenderized chicken breasts in container. Add the Balsamic vinaigrette and all the spices. Mix and massage chicken well (I wear kitchen gloves when mixing). Cover container and place marinated chicken breasts in fridge for 1-2 hours (overnight is great too!)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove marinated chicken from fridge and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Heat grape seed oil in large skillet on high heat. Once oil is hot, turn heat to medium high and place chicken breasts (arrange in a single layer). Sear chicken on medium high heat for five minutes and then turn and sear other side for 5 minutes. While chicken is searing, peel, rinse, dry and slice the potatoes into wedges. Arrange the potatoes in the skillet around the chicken, cover with lid, and then turn heat to medium and continue to cook for an additional five minutes. Now place covered skillet in preheated oven and let bake for 25 minutes (I set a timer).
- Carefully uncover skillet, turn oven setting to Broil and Broil for five minutes. Remove skillet, cover with lid and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Zesty Balsamic Chicken is now ready to serve (with Salad, Rice, Wrap), or however your heart so desires. As you take your first bite, brace yourself for the explosion of flavors. Enjoy! Nosh Farma'aiye!