Balsamic Agave Chicken
Recipe adapted from Mangia
Ingredients
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish. Pour marinade over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake chicken for 30-40 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F.
Serve with a side of rice and greens or top on an arugula salad with sliced strawberries, goat cheese, almond slivers and a balsamic reduction. To make a balsamic reduction place desired amount of good quality balsamic vinegar in a saucepan. Cook on medium low heat, stirring occasionally until liquid reduces to half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.