Description
Savory balsamic chicken is what happens when you combine tender chicken breasts with a tangy-sweet glaze that comes together in just 30 minutes. Your dinner table gets a restaurant-quality meal that tastes far more complicated than the simple steps it takes to make it.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and coat a baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts dry, then sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Combine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl, whisking until the mixture comes together.
- Lay your seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the entire glaze mixture over each breast, making sure the coating covers all surfaces evenly.
- Slide the dish into your 400°F oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part.
- Transfer your finished chicken to a serving platter and spoon any remaining pan glaze across the top before serving.
Notes
- Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning so they cook uniformly and stay moist throughout the baking time.
- Don’t skip whisking the glaze ingredients together—this helps the honey dissolve properly and creates a smooth, cohesive sauce rather than separated puddles.
- Reserve a spoonful of glaze before adding the chicken to the dish, then drizzle it fresh over the cooked chicken for a brighter, more vibrant flavor that hasn’t been diluted by the cooking process.
- If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, tent them loosely with foil for the first 15 minutes to prevent the glaze from burning while the meat finishes cooking through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes - 30 minutes
- Category: Baked Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg