Chicken with Bacon and Vinegar Sauce
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This quick and healthy chicken dish features crispy bacon and a tangy vinegar sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2-3 slices of bacon
- 1-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, thawed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3-4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (more as needed)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Start by cooking your rice according to the package instructions so it’s ready when the chicken is done.
- Place each thawed chicken breast between two layers of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken breasts to the bacon fat and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped green onions to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the apple cider vinegar and chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, along with the bacon, and spoon the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked rice.
Notes
For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of butter at the end. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it reduce longer or add a cornstarch slurry. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 100
