Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 7 cups hot chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Directions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the onions are a dark golden brown.
- Remove from heat, stir in the balsamic vinegar and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the rice and mix well.
- Let heat for about 2 minutes, then pour in the wine.
- Reduce heat to medium low and start pouring in the broth about 1 cup at a time.
- Add more broth as each cup is absorbed.
- Continue in this manner until all the broth is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, Cook chicken breasts on George Foreman grill.
- Let chicken cool a little, then chop into bite sized pieces.
- When rice is ready, stir in the reserved onion mixture and allow to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish each serving with fresh thyme.
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