Grilled Chicken Breasts with Strawberry Red Wine Balsamic Sauce

Prep Time:20 minutes

Cook Time:10 minutes

Servings:4

Description:
The sweetness of strawberries blended with the flavors of balsamic vinegar and red wine makes a rich sauce in minutes. This is a strawberry recipe to keep handy for entertaining but is also easy enough to enjoy for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces or 3 cups) Driscoll's Strawberries, divided
4 teaspoons light olive or vegetable oil, divided
2/3 cups sliced shallots
1 clove garlic, pressed or chopped
1 small bay leaf
1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cups red wine
3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 to 5 ounces)

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Hull and slice strawberries. Set aside.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add shallots, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and stir until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 3/4 cup sliced strawberries and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add balsamic vinegar and simmer 1 minute.
Add wine and simmer until liquid is reduced to about half.
Add broth and simmer 5 minutes. Whisk cornstarch and water together. Add mixture to saucepan and boil for 1 minute, stirring until thickened. Strain sauce and season with salt and pepper. Reheat just before serving.
Coat chicken with remaining 2 teaspoons oil; season lightly with salt and pepper.
Grill or broil 4 to 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature is 170°F.
Serve chicken surrounded by remaining sliced berries and warm strawberry sauce.

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