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Pomegranate-Balsamic Glazed Chicken |
After discovering how much I like fresh pomegranate, I was eager to experiment more. Since the fruits are nearing the end of their season, I actually went out and stocked up! (You can freeze the seeds to keep on hand). For dinner tonight, I made a variation on my Raspberry-Balsamic Chicken. It turned out really well – a little less sweet and more tart than the raspberry version, well-complimented by the sweet sauteed onions and crisp, fresh parsley. I served this with some leftover pine nut and garlic couscous, and asparagus roasted with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice.
Pomegranate-Balsamic Glazed Chicken
2 4oz pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded to even thinness
salt & pepper
1/4 of a red onion, sliced thin
1 pomegranate
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsely
Seed the pomegranate and reserve 1/4 cup of the seeds for garnish. Place remaining seeds in food processor or blender, and pulse several times to break them up. Strain over a bowl, pressing down with a spatula or spoon to remove all the juices.
Heat a skillet over medium heat, coat with cooking spray. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, add to pan. Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from pan, reduce heat, and de-glaze with balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of the pomegranate juice. Heat until just smoking, return breasts to pan, and simmer for about 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by 2/3. Plate chicken with onions and drizzle pan sauce over breasts. Garnish with reserved seeds and parsley.
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Ally — February 5, 2008 @ 2:56 am
Yum, this is such a beautiful looking dish. I’m sure it tasted heavenly!
Danielle — February 5, 2008 @ 5:47 pm
This looks fabulous! I have been wanting to try pomegranites in a recipe and never kow what to do with them!
Kate — February 5, 2008 @ 10:44 pm
We are definitely on the same wavelength this week. I went to the supermarket to find pomegrantes, but they’re already gone. My menu this week includes both raspberry balsamic chicken and cornish hens. I’m channeling my inner Cara.
MrsPresley — February 6, 2008 @ 4:58 am
this looks delicious! i’ve never had pomegranite in an entree before
bakingblonde — February 8, 2008 @ 2:19 am
YUM! I do love pomegrantes and am in grave need of recipes using them! Thanks.
Georgia — February 8, 2008 @ 9:07 pm
Wow, this meal looks beautiful. I love love love pomegranates, so will def. give this one a try. Thanks Cara!
DeborahSW — February 9, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
This sounds super flavorful – yum!
Terry B — February 10, 2008 @ 1:34 am
This sounds delicious, Cara, fresh, lively and healthy! Nicely photographed too.
Kevin — February 13, 2008 @ 1:05 am
That looks like a really nice dinner! It is nice to know that pomegranite freezes well.
Sarah — February 14, 2008 @ 6:20 pm
What an incredibly beautiful dish! Looks delish, too.
Terry B — April 5, 2011 @ 1:11 am
This sounds delicious, Cara, fresh, lively and healthy! Nicely photographed too.
Kate — April 5, 2011 @ 1:11 am
We are definitely on the same wavelength this week. I went to the supermarket to find pomegrantes, but they're already gone. My menu this week includes both raspberry balsamic chicken and cornish hens. I'm channeling my inner Cara.
Danielle — April 5, 2011 @ 1:11 am
This looks fabulous! I have been wanting to try pomegranites in a recipe and never kow what to do with them!