Barbecued Strawberry Chicken

Name: Barbecued Strawberry Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

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When it’s time to impress family and friends, we serve barbecued chicken garnished with strawberries. It’s easier than anyone would ever guess. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan. In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 1 minute.
Stir in barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-6 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 12-15 minutes. Stir in strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with 1/3 cup sauce: 495 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 829mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.

When it’s time to impress family and friends, we serve barbecued chicken garnished with strawberries. It’s easier than anyone would ever guess. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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