Ww Almond - Honey Chicken - 6 Pts. - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons honey, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 (4 ounce) chicken breast halves, skinless boneless
3/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
1/2 cup raisins, golden
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 green onions, julienne-cut (optional)
4 whole unshelled almonds, halved (optional)
Preparation
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Combine 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon oil, and vinegar in a medium bowl; stir well.
Add chicken, stirring to coat.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon honey, chicken broth, and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well, and set aside.
Remove chicken from bowl, and discard marinade.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic; saute' 30 seconds.
Reduce heat to medium; add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side.
Add chicken broth mixture; cover and cook 6 minutes or until chicken is done.
Place chicken breasts on individual plates; set aside, and keep warm.
Bring broth mixture to a boil; stir in 1/4 cup almonds, and cook 4 minutes.
Spoon sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
Garnish with green onions and unshelled almonds, if desired.
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