This chicken is so simple and full of flavor. Fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, lemon and maple syrup balance the sweet and tangy flavors in the sauce while hot sauce gives it a spicy bite. With only a few easy steps, this chicken makes the perfect dinner.
This marinade originally started as a salad dressing and with a few adjustments became a favorite marinade and dipping sauce for chicken. Serve with crumbled feta for the perfect salty bite.
What should I serve with parsley balsamic chicken?
This chicken pairs great along side roasted or mashed potatoes, rice, or quinoa. Serve with some roasted vegetables and fresh dinner rolls for a filling and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
How to Make Chicken
Step 1: In a blender, combine first 10 ingredients and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Cover with enough of the sauce to be thickly coated, stir. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
Step 3: Cover chicken with plastic wrap or foil and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 6 hours.
Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Drop chicken breast pieces onto hot skillet. Sear on all sides, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 5: Plate chicken breast pieces and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.
Storage
Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This chicken is so simple and full of flavor. Fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, lemon and maple syrup balance the sweet and tangy flavors in the sauce while hot sauce gives it a spicy bite. With only a few easy steps, this chicken makes the perfect dinner.
In a blender, combine first 10 ingredients and blend until smooth.
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Cover with enough of the sauce to be thickly coated, stir. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
Cover chicken with plastic wrap or foil and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 6 hours.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Drop chicken breast pieces onto hot skillet. Sear on all sides, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
Plate chicken breast pieces and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.
Servings 8
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*If you end up with extra sauce, try using it as a salad dressing.
