Balsamic Chicken Recipe
This Balsamic Chicken Recipe is made with juicy chicken baked in a sweet balsamic glaze with bursts of fresh cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that is also super family friendly.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the balsamic vinegar and honey, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cherry tomatoes around it.
- Sprinkle the oregano evenly over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Spoon the balsamic glaze over the chicken and tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) for juicy chicken.
- I suggest weighing your final and diving by 4 for the total grams per serving as it may differ person to person based on your liquid expressed during the process of cooking.
- Use a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet to transfer from stovetop to oven seamlessly, ensuring even cooking and fewer dishes to clean.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain its juices for a more tender bite.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 607mg | Sugar: 13g
