Name: Balsamic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 145 min
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; Nonstick cooking spray; 0.25 cup dry red wine or water; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs

Balsamic Chicken

A rub seasoned with paprika, rosemary, and garlic gives this low calorie chicken recipe lively flavor while a balsamic-vinegar drizzle adds subtle sweetness.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 2, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Aging

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Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
¼ cup dry red wine or water
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

If desired, place each chicken breast half between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet to a rectangle 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, oil, rosemary, garlic, and pepper; mix well until it becomes a paste. Rub both sides of each chicken beast half with paste mixture. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil or coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place coated chicken in prepared pan; cover and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Drizzle chicken with wine. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of the chicken registers 170 degrees F and the juices run clear, turning once halfway through baking. (If chicken has been pounded, bake about 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, turning once halfway through baking.)
Remove from oven. Immediately drizzle vinegar onto chicken in the baking pan. Transfer chicken to serving plates. Stir the liquid in the baking pan and drizzle over chicken. If desired, garnish with fresh rosemary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181	Calories
5g	Fat
3g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g	53%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Vitamin A 852IU	17%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Folate 6mcg	2%
Sodium 62mg	3%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 29mg	7%
Potassium 294mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.