Description
This Balsamic Chicken recipe is a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a luscious balsamic glaze with hints of garlic and honey. A quick and easy stovetop dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, and honey. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish the dish: Add cherry tomatoes if using, cook for 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks can be used with longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
