Description
This juicy and flavorful balsamic chicken features tender seared chicken breasts glazed with a tangy-sweet balsamic reduction. Quick, easy, and incredibly versatile, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, entertaining guests, or meal prepping. Customizable to suit gluten-free, vegan, or spicy preferences, it’s a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme
- (Optional add-ins: red onions, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, sriracha)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar and honey, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to pan, spoon glaze over top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs if preferred; adjust cooking time.
- For a vegan option, swap honey for maple syrup.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for heat.
- Substitute fresh herbs: use oregano or basil for a twist.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, quinoa, or roasted veggies.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake + Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~8g
- Sodium: ~480mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Protein: ~32g
- Cholesterol: ~85mg