Description
Chicken Agrodolce is a classic Italian dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and sour sauce made from balsamic vinegar, honey, and citrus. It’s a flavorful and sophisticated meal perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (substitute rice flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
- 4 bay leaves
- ⅓ cup dry white wine (can substitute chicken broth)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (walnuts or almonds work too)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic and pound to ½ inch thickness.
- Season flour with salt and pepper; dredge chicken and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken 4-5 minutes each side, then tent with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, add bay leaves and deglaze with wine.
- Add balsamic vinegar, honey, orange juice, and lemon juice; bring to a simmer and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Reduce sauce by one-third.
- Return chicken to pan, cover, and simmer on low for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for the best depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Always use freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 730
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: N/A