WHAT’S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY and Raspberry-Balsamic Chicken

by | Apr 19, 2011 | Uncategorized | 18 comments

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  It’s that time again!  Thanks for joining me for What’s On the Menu Wednesday this week.  I really appreciate it that you have chosen to be here.
This week was definitely a crazy one.  Ever have those?  I was so busy at work, then the storms came, then life happened….my blogging took a serious hit.  I am so sorry that I did not get to visit all of the fantastic entries for last week’s WOtMW…it just did not happen.  I’m looking forward to checking them out over this three-day weekend. 
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The first peony of the season fully bloomed this morning.  Hubby sent me a picture at lunch telling me to enjoy before the thunderstorms of the evening hitSad smile.  (We are expecting some really serious weather tonight.)  So…when I got home, I cut this beautiful blossom so we could enjoy its fragrance and loveliness. 
This chicken is always a favorite.  It’s easy yet delicious.  My kind of meal.
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Raspberry-Balsamic Chicken
Courtesy of Cooking Light
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.  Add onion; sauté 5 minutes.  Sprinkle thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt over chicken.  Add chicken to pan; sauté 6 minutes on each side or until done.  Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium.  Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, preserves, vinegar and pepper to pan, stirring constantly until preserves melt.  Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
(I often grill the chicken and use the raspberry-balsamic sauce to glaze the chicken just before removing from the grill.)
I’m looking forward to all that you have to say.  Happy Easter.

18 Comments

  1. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook
    Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook on at 8:18 pm

    How nice to have such beautiful flowers already! I’m still waiting, but soon I’ll have lilacs! Delicious chicken, looks so good!

  2. Jill
    Jill on at 8:22 pm

    HI,
    I shared my basic brine for chicken and an article. I hope you like them!

  3. Suzy
    Suzy on at 11:18 pm

    The rasberry and vinegar sound like a tasty combination!

  4. Jan at Jewelry4Change
    Jan at Jewelry4Change on at 11:39 pm

    Mmmm, your chicken recipe sounds so good. I can’t wait to try it.

    What a lovely peony. They’re one of my favorite flowers but we can’t grow them in San diego. 🙁

    Hope the storm’s not too tough.

  5. Trisha
    Trisha on at 1:28 am

    I’ve linked up some crunchy king fish slices!

  6. Bamboo
    Bamboo on at 7:49 am

    I linked to dc’s current favorite: homemade pizza rolls. Scroll down to What’s Cookin’? in the post.
    Thanks for hosting!

  7. Roz from 'la bella vita'
    Roz from 'la bella vita' on at 8:42 am

    Hi Debbie, thanks for hosting; I’m all linked up and now following you too. I’m placing your button on my post directly after this comment is done. Hope you can stop by my weekend blog hop too! Love to have ya! Roz

  8. Roz from 'la bella vita'
    Roz from 'la bella vita' on at 8:46 am

    Oh Debbie, I also wanted to say how beautiful and yummy sounding the raspberry balsamic chicken is! I’ve got to try it and since it’s a Cooking Light recipe, it has to be a winner!

  9. carolinaheartstrings
    carolinaheartstrings on at 11:09 am

    Boy does that chicken look wonderful. I am always looking for a new way to fix my fav. Cannot wait to try this one.

  10. Thrifty Veggie Mama
    Thrifty Veggie Mama on at 12:26 pm

    I linked a Cooking Light recipe too! I love that magazine!

  11. Denise
    Denise on at 4:06 pm

    Debbie,

    I have inlaws that live in Arkansas, and these storms and tornado warnings have been awful!!

    Thanks for hosting…this week I’ve shared my homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

    Have a GREAT week & a BLESSED Easter!

    Denise @ Creative Kitchen

  12. Angela
    Angela on at 8:41 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting.

  13. Charlie and Jessica
    Charlie and Jessica on at 7:12 am

    Thanks for hosting this week! I’m sharing the Italian Style Taco Salad, hope you enjoy it!

    Jessica

  14. Miz Helen
    Miz Helen on at 6:46 pm

    Your Raspberry Balsamic Chicken looks very special. We would really enjoy this recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipe with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you next week! Have a wonderful week end!

  15. Marelie
    Marelie on at 8:03 pm

    Thanks for hosting.Im a bit late but I manage.

  16. His Way or Her Way
    His Way or Her Way on at 9:54 pm

    What a delightful combination. . .balsamic vinegar and raspberry preserves. I will definitely try this soon!! Enjoyed your blog!

    Lori

  17. Michael Lee West
    Michael Lee West on at 10:18 pm

    The combination of rosemary and balsamic berry vinegar is calling to me! Delicious!

  18. Adrienne @ Whole New Mom
    Adrienne @ Whole New Mom on at 8:32 am

    I am sharing my family’s new favorite sweet treat, EASY ALMOND BUTTER TRUFFLES