Bust out the skillet and get sizzling. This two-part Mediterranean chicken meal is fresh, healthy, and just a little bit sweet.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 - cup bottled Italian salad dressing
2 - tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 - tablespoon honey
1/8 - 1/4 - teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 - tablespoons olive oil
1 - pound chicken breast tenderloins
10 - ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, or one 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well drained
1 - cup purchased shredded carrot
1 - small tomato, seeded and chopped
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, stir together salad dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once. Add half of the dressing mixture to skillet; turn chicken to coat. Transfer chicken to a serving platter; cover and keep warm.
Add asparagus and carrot to skillet. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; transfer to serving platter.
Stir remaining dressing mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Drizzle the dressing mixture over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with tomato. Makes 4 servings.