Name: Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Shallots & Herbed Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 24 oz chicken breast (boneless, skinless (about 6 oz each)); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp no Soy Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (minced (or 1 tsp dried)); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3 large shallots (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 cup dry polenta (not instant); 3 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable or chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives; ⅛ tsp Black pepper to taste

This isn’t just comfort food—it’s your brain’s reset button. Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Shallots & Herbed Polenta is designed to satisfy deep cravings without triggering the addictive sugar-salt-fat cycle that keeps you stuck. With a balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, this dish helps regulate blood sugar, support brain health, and reduce inflammation—while keeping sodium in check. It’s rich and savory, creamy and crave-worthy, but every bite works for your body, not against it. This is how you eat for freedom, not just fuel.

Low-sodium balsamic glazed chicken breast with caramelized shallots and creamy herbed polenta

Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Shallots & Herbed Polenta

This Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Shallots & Herbed Polenta is everything comfort food should be—rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying—without the sodium spike or sugar crash. A sticky balsamic glaze coats tender chicken breasts while golden shallots melt into sweet-savory perfection. Served over a creamy bed of garlic-herb polenta, this dish satisfies cravings with layered flavors and nourishing balance. It’s heart-healthy, blood sugar-friendly, and weeknight doable—proof you can eat like a chef and still feel your best.