Description
Balsamic Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Marinated in a rich balsamic glaze, this chicken offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with any side, this recipe guarantees an unforgettable meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat your grill.
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve excess). Bake for 20-25 minutes or grill for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For an optional glaze: heat reserved marinade in a saucepan until boiling; reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Let chicken rest for five minutes before slicing; drizzle with glaze and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg