Description
Savory tender chicken breast paired with a tart-sweet rhubarb sauce. A balanced, vibrant dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Features simple techniques and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp paprika
1 cup chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat oil in oven-safe pan, sauté garlic, then sear chicken 2-3 minutes per side
Transfer pan to oven, bake 20 minutes until chicken is opaque and cooked (165°F internal temp)
In a saucepan, cook rhubarb, sugar, water, and lemon juice 8-10 minutes until tender. Simmer 5 minutes more
Optional: Whisk cornstarch with 1 tsp water, stir into sauce to thicken
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving; drizzle with rhubarb sauce
Notes
Marinate chicken 30 minutes for extra tenderness
Substitute rhubarb with strawberry/mango chutney if out of season
Adjust sugar to taste based on rhubarb’s tartness
Thicken sauce to desired consistency
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days refrigerated
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: DINNERS
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 2 tbsp sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg