yummo!

Everybody, welcome chrissy for her first contribution to the cooking blog!

chrissy is sharing with us a wonderful chicken recipe (which is making my mouth water just reading it!)
chrissy made this for her friends the other night
and when she shared just the name on twitter,
christina tweeted back, "email it to jenny!"
and we're glad to have it (and hopefully eat it quite soon!)
in chrissy's words, this was delicious!!! and easy to make!
her friends were quite impressed!


almond dusted chicken breast

ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped, unblanced almonds
1/4 cup minced shallots or green onions
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup strawberry jam
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (try the 18 year-old or strawberry)
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
10 ounces fresh spinach, cooked just until tender
non-stick cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired


directions
Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray;
add oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in almonds.
Place chicken in skillet;
saute four minutes on each side, turning once.
Remove from pan and keep warm.
Reduce heat to low;
add green onions to skillet and saute one minute.
Add chicken broth, strawberry jam, vinegar and rosemary;
simmer until slightly thickened, about two to three minutes.
Place spinach on heated serving platter;
top with chicken breasts and pour sauce over top.
If desired, sprinkle finely chopped parsley over chicken.