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Cherry Balsamic Chicken

Cherry Balsamic Chicken

with Colavita Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Almond Couscous & Roasted Carrots

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 13, 2023

Over here, we believe chicken is a canvas, and we like to paint it with allllll the flavors. Tonight’s palette: A saucy coating that includes glossy cherry jam and balsamic pan sauce—because why choose one of these ingredients when you could both? Add to that a side of almond-studded couscous and roasted carrots, and you have yourself a dinner to Remem-brandt (see what we did there?).

Tags:
Climate Superstar
Allergens:
Tree Nuts
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time35 minutes
Prep Time15 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

9 ounce

Carrots

2 unit

Scallions

1 clove

Garlic

½ ounce

Almonds

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

2.5 cup

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

10 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

5 teaspoon

Balsamic Vinegar

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 unit

Cherry Jam

Not included in your delivery

3 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

5 teaspoon

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

/ per serving
Calories750 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate64 g
Sugar20 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein38 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium400 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Peeler
Small pot
Baking Sheet
Large Pan
Paper Towel
Whisk

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Peel and mince garlic. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into 1⁄2-inch-thick pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

Make Almond Couscous
2

• Melt 1 TBSP butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. • Add garlic, couscous, and a pinch of salt; cook for 30 seconds. • Stir in 3⁄4 cup water (11⁄2 cups for 4 servings) and cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess water from pot if necessary. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Roast Carrots
3

• Meanwhile, toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

Cook Chicken
4

• While carrots roast, pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper. • Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest.

Make Sauce
5

• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook for 1 minute. • Add Colavita Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, stock concentrate, jam, and 1⁄4 cup water (1⁄3 cup for 4 servings); whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Turn off heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & Serve
6

• Stir 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) into pot with couscous; season with salt and pepper. • Thinly slice chicken crosswise. • Divide couscous, chicken, and carrots between plates. Top chicken with sauce. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the cherry balsamic sauce, calling it "amazing" and "delicious"; some found it mild or wanted more cherry taste.
  • Ease of prep: Most found it simple to make, though a few had trouble thickening the sauce without burning.
  • Suggestions: Consider sautéing garlic and almonds separately, adding them to couscous after cooking for better texture and flavor 🍲.
  • Portions: Some felt servings were small, especially carrots; others wanted more sauce or larger chicken pieces.
  • Couscous: Many enjoyed the almond couscous, praising its texture and flavor; a few found it bland or preferred alternatives.
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