Maple Balsamic Chicken Breast

Entree

INGREDIENTS

4 (5 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon each salt, paprika and dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 -ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons chunky peanut butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, paprika, and thyme leaves.
Cook chicken in hot oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Stir in chicken broth, maple syrup, black and red pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a serving platter, and keep warm. Reserve liquid in skillet.
Whisk peanut butter into reserved liquid, and boil over medium-high heat, uncovered, 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened; spoon sauce evenly over chicken.

NOTES

Makes 4 servings Nutrition Information 310 calories, 12 grams fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 470 mg sodium, 21 grams carbohydrate, 1 grams fiber, 29 grams protein

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVES: Makes 4 servings Nutrition Information 310 calories, 12 grams fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 470 mg sodium, 21 grams carbohydrate, 1 grams fiber, 29 grams protein