Chicken Saute with Balsamic-Dried Plum Sauce Recipe

 

Do you regularly include dried plums in your family’s diet? I have to say that I don’t. They can be eaten in many different ways. Straight out of the package, or in snack, desert, or main dish recipes. I have been learning about California Dried Plums and there are many good reasons to eat them more often. I am inspired to start serving them to my family more often. Here’s a few reasons why.

 

California Dried Plums are The Whole Package: a naturally sweet, convenient and nutrient-dense snack and a versatile culinary ingredient. Emerging research suggests dried plums support healthy bones, and may support heart health, digestive health, immunity and healthy aging.

 

One standard serving (4–5 dried plums) is about 100 calories. Additionally, each serving provides 3 g of fiber (and is considered a good source of fiber), 293 mg of potassium, 16 mg of magnesium and more vitamin K than any other fresh or dried fruit.
Dried plums are naturally cholesterol-free.

 

Vitamin K helps improve calcium balance and promotes bone mineralization. A 40gram serving of dried plums (4-5 prunes; about 100 calories) is considered an excellent source of Vitamin K, which provides 30% of the 80mcg Daily Value.

 

Incorporating California dried plums as a regular part of nutritious food choices may support healthy bones. They contain vitamins and minerals such as potassium, copper, boron and vitamin K which may have bone protective effects.

 

Visit the website to learn more about California Dried Plums.

 

Here’s a great main dish recipe using California Dried Plums.

 

 

Chicken Sauté with Balsamic-Dried Plum Sauce

 

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

 

 

Directions
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Season chicken with salt and pepper, as desired. Place chicken in skillet; cook 10 minutes or until browned and centers are no longer pink, turning once. Transfer to serving platter; keep warm.

 

Add shallots and garlic to same skillet; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.

 

 

Stir in broth, dried plums, vinegar, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat slightly; cook until sauce is reduced by half, about 1 cup.

 

 

Spoon over chicken.

 

 

 

I served this Chicken Saute with Balsamic Dried Plum Sauce with rice and broccoli. The balsamic dried plum sauce is very flavorful. This dish made a great family dinner. It’s special enough to serve for dinner with company as well.

 

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