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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast, boned and halved
  • salt
  • pepper (white and black)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 34 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons marjoram, minced (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add chicken, skin side down and cook until skin in crisp (10 minutes).
  • Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking another 10-15 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Transfer chicken to platter but keep warm with tented foil in oven.
  • Pour off fat from skillet and add 1 teaspoon butter and shallot over medium low heat, cooking for 3-5 minutes or when shallot is translucent.
  • Increase heat to high and add vinegar and boil until reduced to a glaze (3 - 5 minues).
  • Add broth and boil until reduced to 1/4 cup (5-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • Season with white and black pepper.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in 1-2 tablespoons butter and marjoram.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve.