Description
Delight your taste buds with this scrumptious Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken recipe that’s bursting with flavor. Tender chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, then baked to perfection. A simple yet impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Balsamic Glaze:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the balsamic mixture over them, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste with pan juices halfway through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon additional sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- You can marinate the chicken for up to 12 hours for enhanced flavor.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
