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Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken is grilled marinated chicken breasts smothered with vegetables and a balsamic mixture, all on top of a pile of perfectly cooked farro.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate Chicken
20 mins
Total Time
41 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 504 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces raw farro, cooked (will yield about 2 cups)
Balsamic Mixture
  • 1 cup (255 g) balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to about ½-inch thickness if they are thick
  • ½ cup (106 g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
Vegetable Mixture
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained and rinsed

Instructions

Balsamic Mixture
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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the oil, shallots, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken and let marinate for 15-20 minutes. (Up to 2 hours but no longer or chicken with toughen.)
  3. After the chicken has had time to marinate, heat a skillet to medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook about 3-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
Vegetable Mixture
  1. To the same skillet, add the grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers, and balsamic mixture.
  2. Cook the ingredients for 20-30 seconds.
Assembly
  1. Mound the cooked farro onto the center of a serving dish.
  2. Top with the chicken, then the veggies mixture. Drizzle with any leftover balsamic mixture from the pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 504kcal (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 504

% Daily Value*

Calories 504kcal 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.