Sunday, January 3, 2010

Saucy Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes

This dish came out as an accidental recipe when the funds were tight and I was using up what was left in the refrigerator and cupboards to get through to the next paycheck, and thus, next grocery store trip.  I thought of calling the recipe Ode to Balsamic, but waxing too poetic didn't allow for a true description of what the dish actually was.  Kidding.  What I'm really trying to say is that balsamic vinegar rocks, and it adds amazing flavor!  It is the star ingredient, really...and I was really grateful to eat something so tasty, even though I thought I didn't have anything left to eat!

Short How-To

1.  Grill chicken breasts with olive oil and S&P in skillet. 
2.  Throw some chopped tomatoes in there to roast. 
3.  Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over the whole thing
4.  Sprinkle a packet of dry chicken gravy mix over the breasts.  It will turn into a paste as it mixes with the chicken and tomato juices
5.  Add milk, mixing skillet contents until desired sauciness is achieved. 

Long How-To

3-4 chicken breasts
Olive oil
Sald and pepper
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (or so)
1 packet dry chicken gravy mix
1 cup milk (or so)

There is no long how-to.  Just follow the directions above.  You can cut chicken breasts into strips or chunks, if you want.  Serve with veggies and rice!  This is extremely tasty!