Description
A simple and delicious balsamic baked chicken breast recipe that delivers a juicy and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (1.5 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 g (2 tsp) kosher salt
- 2 g (1 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 9 g (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- 120 ml (½ cup) balsamic vinegar
- 30–45 g (2–3 tbsp) honey
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
- 15 g (1 tbsp) butter (optional)
Instructions
- Flatten and season the chicken. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to even thickness. Pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Make the balsamic glaze. Combine balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and garlic in a saucepan. Cook until thickened.
- Sear the chicken. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Glaze and finish in the oven. Spoon half of the glaze over the chicken and bake until cooked through.
- Rest and serve. Rest the chicken before slicing and serve with remaining glaze.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. Use an instant-read thermometer for best doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg