Balsamic Chicken And Artichokes Recipes

BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 2-inch chunks. On waxed paper, mix pepper, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; use to coat chicken chunks. Cut ham into 2" by 1/4" strips.
• Prepare frozen artichoke hearts as label directs; drain.
• In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot olive or salad oil, cook chicken until golden brown and it just loses its pink color throughout.
• In cup, mix balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water. Stir balsamic-vinegar mixture, ham, artichoke hearts, and frozen peas into skillet; heat to boiling. Spoon mixture onto platter; garnish with parsley sprigs.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, sugar, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl, place the chicken breasts in the marinade, and marinate for 10 minutes on each side.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken in the heated pan and cook until they start to brown and are no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side. Pour the marinade into the skillet, and cook until it thickens slightly, turning the chicken breasts over once or twice, about 5 minutes.

ARTICHOKE HEART CHICKEN

Steps:

• *The jars of artichokes we buy are quite oily so I omit all the oil and just add some of the liquid from the artichokes.
• **1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar per chicken. If you are making this vegetarian, just estimate how many chickens you would have put in the dish. I love the stuff so I heap it inches Same goes if you omit a piece of chicken.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• In a flat pan (I use a roasting pan) pour in olive oil to coat.
• Layer the following: chicken, cherry/grape tomatoes, artichokes, and capers.
• Add margerine and balsamic vinegar on pieces of chicken (or right onto the other ingredients, whichever you prefer).
• Sprinkle salt, pepper and oregano over entire dish.
• Gently mix the ingredients until everything is combined (leaving the chickens in place).
• Put in the oven with no lid and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour (making sure the chicken is cooked through).
• In remaining 20 minutes begin to cook rice.
• Serve over rice (or pasta, I find it great too!) and enjoy.

ROASTED BALSAMIC ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Wash artichokes in cold water.
• Snip off sharp points and trim the stem.
• Cut artichokes in half length-wise.
• Carefully cut or snip out the spiny inner leaves and remove the "choke" completely.
• Place in a bowl of water with lemon juice to avoid browning.
• In a large pot, combine chicken broth with water and bring to a boil.
• Boil covered artichokes for 20 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Remove artichokes from pot and baste them on both sides with the oil and vinegar mixture.
• Place artichokes cut side down on a grill set to medium.
• Turn after 5-7 minutes and baste again.
• Pour remaining mixture into the cups of the artichokes.
• Cook an additional 5-8 minutes, careful not to char the artichokes.
• Serve hot with or without dip.

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray or mist with olive oil.
• Combine salt, paprika, and pepper, and sprinkle over chicken cubes.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chicken and lightly brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the casserole dish. Remove artichoke hearts from the marinade and place among the chicken cubes. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later.
• Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Combine flour and thyme; stir into the mushrooms. Mix chicken broth, sherry, and Dijon mustard together. Gradually add to the skillet, stirring constantly until lightly thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and artichokes. Drizzle with the reserved artichoke marinade. Cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with chopped parsley.