Description
A delicious and easy one pan balsamic chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce, cooked alongside colorful vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces (1.5 lbs) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves, minced Fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup High-quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cups Mixed vegetables
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides
- Make the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until well combined
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat remaining olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened
- Add Chicken: Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add seasoned chicken breasts to the empty space
- Apply Glaze: Pour the balsamic glaze over both the chicken and vegetables, ensuring even coverage
- Bake: Transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and tender results
- Use aged balsamic vinegar for deeper, more complex flavors in your glaze
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices
- Save some fresh herbs like basil or thyme for garnishing before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: one pan balsamic chicken, balsamic glazed chicken, easy chicken recipe, one skillet meal, healthy dinner