Cranberry Balsamic Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken made with a delicious balsamic chicken marinade, cranberries, and fresh thyme. This paleo one pan chicken recipe is so easy to make!

INGREDIENTS

• 2.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, with skin on (around 4 to 6 chicken thighs or breast) See notes for lower fat option
• fresh thyme
• a sprinkle of dried Italian herbs (optional)
• 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or previously frozen)
• 1 tbsp each maple syrup and balsamic vinegar mixed together to coat chicken during roasting

For the Marinade:

• 1/3 cup cranberries
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp gluten free tamari sauce or coconut aminos (optional)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black peppers
• 2 garlic cloves (or 1 tsp minced)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Clean your chicken, then place in a roasting or baking dish. Set aside.
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ONE PAN BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons basalmic vinegar
• 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing (fat free is great)
• 1.25 pounds chicken tenders (or breasts)
• 2 heads broccoli
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: fresh parsley, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large tray with nonstick spray (line with parchment paper if you tray isn't already nonstick or the balsamic + Italian mixture will stick to it) and set aside.
2. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar and zesty Italian dressing.
3. Trim the tenderloins of fat and undesired parts. Alternatively cut the breasts into small 1/4th-1/2th inch thick pieces (resemble the size of the tenders in the picture/video)
4. Place 1/3 cup of the balsamic + Italian mixture in a large bag and add the chicken tenders. Coat and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.
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EASY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Entertaining has never been easier with this delicious, fresh and simple Italian appetizer. Try an easy tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze today!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup tomatoes, pitted and diced (about 4 roma tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1/4 red onion)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 loaf of French baguette, sliced into ½ inch slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS: 

1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss to combine and store in the refrigerator for one hour (you don’t have to wait this long, but it is recommended to bring out all the flavours).
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blt balsamic chicken avocado & feta salad

BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado Feta Salad is a delicious twist to a BLT in a bowl! With a balsamic dressing that doubles as a marinade you won't even miss the bread in this mega loaded salad.

Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing / Marinade:

• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water (or more oil if you wish)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to your tastes)
• 4 skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets (or breast fillets)

Salad:

• 5 ounces |150g bacon , diced and trimmed of all fat
• 8 cups mixed salad lettuce leaves (or Romaine | Cos lettuce leaves)
• 2 tomatoes , chopped
• 1 red onion , thinly sliced
• 1 avocado , sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• extra Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

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