Meal Kit
Kroger Health Balsamic-Fig Chicken
with asparagus and pears
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Ryan Pugh
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Asparagus
- 12 oz. Antibiotic-Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Anjou Red Pear
- 1 oz. Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tsp. Fig Preserves
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2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
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⅓ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Sugar
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Nutrition (per serving) VPrrLaPR
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Calories400
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Carbohydrates27g
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Net Carbs22g
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Fat15g
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Protein42g
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Sodium560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim woody ends off asparagus.
In a mixing bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, sugar, demi-glace, fig preserves, and 1/4 cup water. Stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside.Halve pear lengthwise, core, and cut into 1/8" slices.Pat chicken dry, and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken breasts to hot pan, and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, cook asparagus. -
3 Cook the Asparagus
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add asparagus and a pinch of salt hot pan. Cook undisturbed until browned, 1-2 minutes.Add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and cook asparagus until tender, 5-6 minutes.Uncover and cook until water evaporates, 30-60 seconds. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat.
Add balsamic-fig mixture to hot pan and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir constantly until liquid is reduced by half, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner and stir in butter until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, spooning sauce over chicken. Serve pear slices on the side. Bon appétit!
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