Description
Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast brings weeknight dinner magic straight to your table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender chicken marinated in tangy balsamic vinegar creates a simple yet delicious meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Flatten your chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness if they appear thick, ensuring uniform cooking through the meat.
- Combine ¼ cup olive oil, ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp salt in a mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer chicken breasts into a baking dish and completely coat each piece with the prepared marinade, allowing them to absorb flavors for 10 minutes.
- Heat your oven to precisely 400°F and position a rack in the center position.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts directly into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part.
- Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps redistribute internal juices.
- Slice the chicken breasts against the grain and drizzle the remaining pan juices over the top before serving.
Notes
- Pounding chicken to an even thickness ensures uniform cooking and prevents dry or undercooked sections.
- Marinating for a full 30 minutes (if time allows) will develop deeper, richer flavor in the chicken.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee perfect doneness without overcooking.
- For a low-carb or gluten-free version, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg