Blackberry Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the chicken well and pat it dry.
2. 2
   Cut each chicken breast in half along the breastbone line.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the breasts, and cook over medium heat until they are lightly colored, about 3 minutes per side.
4. 4
   Add the shallots to the skillet and cook over low heat until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the vinegar, raise the heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to a syrupy spoonful.
6. 6
   Return the breasts to the skillet and simmer them gently in the sauce until they are just done, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.
7. 7
   Remove the breasts with a slotted spoon and arrange them on a heated serving platter.