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Sweet Balsamic Chicken and Pears

Source: dLife

Balsamic vinegar brings its own unique flavor to sauteed chicken breast and pears.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	255.1

Total Carbs	23.8 g

Dietary Fiber	2.8 g

Sugars	16.1 g

Total Fat	4.6 g

Saturated Fat	0.8 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.8 g

Potassium	314.4 mg

Protein	28.5 g

Sodium	110.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 4.6 Fat, 1.3 Fruits, 0.1 Other Carbs, 3.6 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

2.0
2 tsp vegetable oil 4.0
4 each boneless skinless chicken breasts 2.0
2 each medium pears 1.0
1 cup low fat unsalted chicken broth 3.0
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2.0
2 tsp cornstarch 1.5
1 1/2 tsp sugar 0.25
0 1/4 cup dried cherries

Directions

In a large nonstick pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat until very hot and add chicken. Cook until chicken loses its pink color throughout, about 4-5 minutes per side. Place on a plate and keep warm.
In the same pan, heat remaining teaspoon of oil, add the pears and sauté until tender and golden brown.
In a small bowl or cup, blend broth, vinegar, cornstarch, and sugar with a fork until smooth. Add to pan with pears, add cherries. Bring to a boil, stirring, boil for 1 minute. Return chicken to pan and heat thoroughly.