Chicken With Chocolate and Herbes De Provence

Name: Chicken With Chocolate and Herbes De Provence
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 4 teaspoons dried herbes de provence or finely chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, lavender, sage, and summer savory; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 ounce dark chocolate chips; 1 -2 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, for garnish

Submitted by info9420

"From Delicious Living. Very unique dish."

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Ready In:: 23mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons dried herbes de provence or finely chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, lavender, sage, and summer savory
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sea salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup low sodium chicken broth
¹⁄₄ cup balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₄ cup pure maple syrup
1 ounce dark chocolate chips
1 -2 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, for garnish

directions

1. Trim any fat or sinew from chicken. Mix together herbs, parsley, salt, and pepper, and rub chicken with mixture, coating thoroughly. Pour broth into a pan just large enough to fit chicken snugly and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add chicken and any remaining herb mixture. Cover tightly, reduce heat to maintain a bare simmer, and cook until chicken is done, about 5–7 minutes. (If pieces are large, this may take a bit longer, but be careful not to overcook or they will be tough and dry.).
2. While chicken is simmering, in a small pan combine balsamic vinegar and maple syrup; cook over high heat until bubbly and slightly thickened, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate.
3. Increase heat under chicken to high, remove lid, and add balsamic-chocolate mixture, shaking pan to mix juices. Turn chicken several times to coat well, shaking constantly. When sauce is bubbling, remove from heat. Taste and correct seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with chives and serve at once.