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Maple Walnut Chicken
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Brief Description
Maple syrup adds a sugary glaze to lean chicken breasts, while spinach, walnuts and whole-grain pilaf deliver heart-boosting antioxidants and fiber.
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Main Ingredient
chicken
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Category: Poultry
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Cuisine: Southern
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Prep Time: 10 min(s)
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Cook Time: 30 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
Each serving: about 435 calories, 40 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 17 g total fat (2 g saturated), 10 g fiber, 82 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium.
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Posted By: mssavy
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Posted On: Dec 21, 2015
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 4 - boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 - 7 oz. each)
- 1 tablespoons - olive oil
- 1 tablespoons - packed fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cups - walnuts
- 5 tablespoons - cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons - maple syrup
- 1 packages - 8.5 oz. precooked whole-grain pilaf
- 1 bags - 9 oz. microwave-in-the-bag spinach
Directions:
1. Rub chicken breasts with oil, then rub with thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Let stand.
2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, toast walnuts on medium 4-6 minutes or until golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Transfer walnuts to dish; do not remove skillet from heat.
3. Add chicken to same skillet; cook 12 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear when pierced with tip of knife, turning frequently. Transfer chicken to clean plate; do not remove skillet from heat.
4. To same skillet, add vinegar and cook 1 minutes, stirring. Add syrup and 1/2 cup water; simmer 6 to 7 minutes or until mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, cook pilaf, then spinach, in microwave according to package directions.
6. Stir walnuts and any chicken juices into sauce. Divide pilaf and spinach among 4 dinner plates. Top with chicken and spoon maple-walnut sauce all around.
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