Cherry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Warm Barley-Mushroom Salad
Wine Recommendation
19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay
Ingredients
- ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp minced garlic
- ⅓ cup cherry preserves
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp dried crushed rosemary
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
- Add garlic to drippings in skillet; sauté 1 minute. Stir in preserves, vinegar, and rosemary; bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Add chicken to sauce; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes longer or until chicken is done.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅓ cup quick-cooking barley
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add water, barley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until barley is tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
324
|
131
|
455
|
| Fat (g) | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 22 | 4 | 26 |
| Carb (g) | 36 | 20 | 56 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 255 | 293 | 548 |
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