Pan-Glazed Chicken with Kale and Basil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 ounces each
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2-3 cups chopped fresh kale
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, optional
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick or iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn chicken and cook 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in vinegar, honey, and kale and cook just until kale is wilted. Remove from heat, sprinkle with goat cheese and basil just before serving.
Serves four.
Nutrition values per serving: 216 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 14 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein, 460 mg sodium.
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