Sunday, January 29, 2012

CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR & BASIL

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tbs olive oil
2 tbs grainy mustard
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbs minced fresh basil
1 tbs minced shallot OR onion
6 lg boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
6 fresh basil sprigs, for garnish (optional)

in a large bowl, blend the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, pepper, minced basil, and shallot or onion. toss the chicken with the marinade, cover, & refrigerate for 2 hours or more.

preheat the oven to 350°. arrange the chicken in a baking dish, & spoon 1/3 of the marinade over them, reserving the rest. bake, uncovered, 10 minutes, then baste with half of the remaining marinade. bake another 10 minutes and baste with the remaining marinade. bake another 10 minutes, or until cooked through. arrange the breasts on a heated platter, top with the pan juices, and garnish with sprigs of basil, if desired.

4-6 servings

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