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Recipes - Easy, Elegant Entrees

Authored By:  California Dried Plum Board
This is a quick one skillet gourmet meal.
Diet Types: Dairy Free, Wheat Free
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried plums
  • 1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme leaves, crushed
  • Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour
    Instructions:
    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 3-5 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.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size: 1
    Servings per Recipe: 4
    Amount Per Serving 
    Calories 318
    Calories from Fat 93
     % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 10g 16%
      Saturated Fat 2g 10%
      Mono Fat 6g  
    Cholesterol 91mg 30%
    Sodium 908mg 38%
    Total Carbs 21g 7%
      Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
    Protein 36g  
    Vitamin B-12 7%
    Calcium 5%
    Iron 18%
    Vitamin A 7%
    Vitamin E 6%
    Vitamin C 3%
    Vitamin B-6 40%
    Folate 4%
    Copper 10%
    Manganese 20%
    Selenium 56%
    Thiamin 7%
    Riboflavin 12%
    Niacin 82%
    Pantothenic acid 12%
    Magnesium 15%
    Phosphorus 30%
    Potassium 18%
    Zinc 9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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    Time:

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    Community Classroom 195 A Street

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    Learn the secret to making really great ice cream at home from an expert! Scott will take you through the production process step by step using all organic ingredients to make heavenly black berry ice cream to enjoy at the end of class.

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    With a dehydrator you can create everything from snacks to dessert, including bread, pizza crust, granola and crispy crackers. Heating foods at low temoperatures can yield results that are crispy, seem baked, store well and are easy to pack and carry when you travel. Generous sampling will make a fine dinner!

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    Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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    Don't miss this opportunity to savor the last of this season's fresh corn and tomatoes! The first course of Fruit Slaw with Avocado and Blue Cheese is followed by Cajun spiced White Fish garnished with Roasted Corn and Green Tomato Relish. Coconut Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Sauteed Green Beans and Shallots complete the main course. Dessert is a perfect seasonal combo, Bruleed Figs with Rum Peach Sauce.

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