Bibi slaved in the kitchen last weekend to make sure I
have something to eat for the whole week.
I love bibi's cooking but come Thursday, I was craving for something
different. The solution: for me to cook!
The only problem is that my physical activities are limited (i.e., I can't
really stand up long, no quick, sudden movements) so planning is the key to
make this happen. Good thing there were
uncooked chicken in the ref to work with. Now, for the recipe, I've been
meaning to try one that uses balsamic vinegar. We have that in our pantry but
we only use it for dipping bread (with olive oil and parmesan). So thanks to
the internet, I found the perfect recipe:
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| Chicken and Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar |
Ingredients:
olive oil
6 pieces chopped chicken (medium sized cuts - let's use
the leg as the basis)
1 piece chopped onions
1/3 cup chicken stock (I made this myself!)
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
4 pieces chopped tomatoes (lesson learned - the more the
merrier!)
Salt
Pepper
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
(for the exact ingredients per recipe, please go to
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1639,157179-225192,00.html )
Steps:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, add chicken
pieces and brown well on both sides. (Do not crowd pan; this can be done in two
shifts.) When chicken is well browned, remove from skillet.
Saute onion in fat remaining in skillet until tender,
stir in stock and vinegar.
Return chicken to the pan, baste once or twice with
sauce, cover, simmer slowly until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Remove chicken from pan, cover and set aside.
Boil cooking liquid for about 3 minutes until it has
reduced slightly.
Add tomatoes, cook a few more minutes until sauce is
slightly thickened.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the rosemary.
Return chicken to pan, reheat in the sauce for 2 minutes,
transfer to a platter, and serve.
Mission accomplished! Cravings satisfied and no one was
harmed in the cooking process!
