Football Friday: Balsamic Chicken

Do you ever see the ingredients for a recipe and wonder, "Huh. How is that going to work?" That was pretty much the reaction of the Wisconsin Test Kitchen when we recently stumbled upon a recipe for Balsamic Chicken. The recipe was easy enough- chicken, salsa and balsamic vinegar. But how was it going to taste? We were intrigued enough to try it. 
The end result was awesome! So awesome in fact, even SB enjoyed it. And she's notoriously picky when it comes to ingredients being mixed together. Two servings of Balsamic Chicken later- and she deemed the recipe a winner. It was another night where Kevin almost didn't get dinner...
SB ate the chicken plain with a side of carrots, while Rebecca had it wrapped in lettuce leaves (she's still all about that Whole30 life!); and Kevin had it wrapped in Angelic Bakehouse sprouted grain wraps. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and the balsamic added a nice tangy element. 
Based on how easy this meal was to make, it's the perfect game day recipe. Throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, and by the late afternoon games, you've got the perfect filling for a sandwich, or served over rice or quinoa. YUM! 

Balsamic Chicken

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 16oz jar salsa
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Combine the salsa and balsamic vinegar. Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker, and top with the salsa mixture.

Cook on low for 4 hours. Once chicken is cooked all the way through, remove from slow cooker, and shred using two forks. Return to the slow cooker and combine with the sauce. Serve warm. 

Now it's time for our Football Friday picks! Tristan has now taken the lead with 48 correct picks, to Sawyer's 46 correct picks. Here we go for week 9!

Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay
Tristan: Falcons
Sawyer: Falcons

Detroit vs. Minnesota
Tristan: Lions
Sawyer: Vikings

Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore
Tristan: Ravens
Sawyer: Ravens

NYJ vs. Miami
Tristan: Dolphins
Sawyer: Dolphins

Dallas vs. Cleveland
Tristan: Cowboys
Sawyer: Cowboys

Jacksonville vs. Kansas City
Tristan: Chiefs
Sawyer: Jaguars

Philadelphia vs. NYG
Tristan: Eagles
Sawyer: Eagles

Carolina vs. LA
Tristan: Rams
Sawyer: Rams

New Orleans vs. San Francisco
Tristan: Saints
Sawyer: Saints

Tennessee vs. San Diego
Tristan: Titans
Sawyer: Chargers

Indy vs. Green Bay
Tristan: Packers
Sawyer: Packers

Denver vs. Oakland
Tristan: Raiders
Sawyer: Broncos

Buffalo vs. Seattle
Tristan: Seahawks
Sawyer: Seahawks

Hope your weekend is full of football, family and food!

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew