Healthy Facts:
- Olive oil is packed with healthy fats that lower cholesterol, boost weight loss and keep us feeling full longer
- Lean proteins in chicken build strong muscles and help burn body fat
- Garlic is an antioxidant powerhouse that improves heart health and lowers bad cholesterol
- Balsamic vinegar prevents overeating by suppressing the appetite and increasing the amount of time it takes for the stomach to empty
- Balsamic vinegar regulates blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity
20 Min Cook Time |20 Min Prep Time | Serves 4 |217 Calories per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets
- 1 dash salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried sage
- 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
What You Need
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Poultry mallet
- Large skillet with lid
- Tongs
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
How To Make It
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat.
- Cook until the garlic just starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lightly pound the chicken cutlets.
- Season the cutlets with salt and pepper and dust them with flour.
- Add the chicken and sage to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Drain any fat from the pan.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and reduce slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Add the stock, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- If you want the sauce thicker, remove the chicken from the pan and simmer another 3 to 5 minutes or to desired consistency.
- Adjust the seasoning of the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken cutlets and serve.