Diabetic Recipe: Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms

Makes 4 servings 

Ingredients  

• 1lb chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 
• 10 oz sliced mushrooms (your choice)
• ½ cup chicken broth, fat-free & low sodium
• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon margarine, trans-fat-free
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Pound the chicken thin using a mallet.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Dredge the chicken in flour and coat it on both sides. Add the chicken to the pan and sauté 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

4. Melt the margarine in the pan. Add the mushrooms and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan and bring it to a boil to reduce the liquid.

5. Add the chicken broth to the pan and simmer 2 more minutes. Add the chicken breast back to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 240
Protein: 27 g
Fat: 9 g 
Carbohydrate: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g 

Recipe adapted from American Diabetes Association's Online Food Hub

It's important to pay attention to serving size. Everyone's dietary needs and restrictions are unique. Check with your diabetes care team about specific questions or concerns.