March 5, 2009

Pecan Crusted Chicken w/ Maple Balsamic Glazed Vegetables


2 servings

Ingredients:
2 boneless chicken breasts, split each half horizontally
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp minced shallot
1/2 cup crushed pecan
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp olive oil

Directions:
Prepare a shallow baking dish, coat with olive oil generously. Combine crushed pecan, brown sugar, and salt in a small bowl.

In a separate bowl, marinate chicken breast with balsamic vinegar for 5 minutes.
Transfer to baking dish, distribute minced shallot on top of the chicken breast evenly, then cover each chicken with crushed pecan mixture generously.

Baked in the preheated oven at 400F for 15-20 minutes depends on the thickness of the chicken.


Maple balsamic glazed vegetables.
Ingredients:
1/2 maple balsamic glaze recipe
1 tbsp minced shallot
1 cup chinese cabbage, diced
1 cup zucchini, diced

Directions:
Saute minced shallot until fragrant.
Add zucchini and 1/2 cup water, cook for 5 minutes. Add diced cabbage and the glaze, cook until cabbage softened.
Add brown sugar or balsamic vinegar to adjust the flavor.