Chicken Breast with Sage and Balsamic Vinegar

This easy chicken recipe for 2 is very quick to prepare and tastes delicious. Maple syrup, sage, and bacon give the sauce a unique flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 495 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ bunch fresh sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pound chicken breasts with the flat side of a meat mallet to flatten out and ensure even cooking.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken breasts are browned and no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates and keep warm.

Step 3

Add butter, bacon, sage leaves, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and chopped hazelnuts to the same skillet. Bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring regularly, until sauce thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sage sauce over chicken.