Description
Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast brings tender, juicy flavor right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Marinating the chicken in a zesty balsamic mixture guarantees a delicious meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine ½ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the marinade is thoroughly blended.
- Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade. Rotate each piece to ensure complete coverage. Allow the chicken to absorb flavors for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Transfer the marinated chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining marinade evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Let the meat rest for 3-5 minutes to redistribute the juices.
- Optional: Scatter fresh basil leaves over the chicken before serving. Plate the balsamic chicken while it’s warm.
Notes
- Check the chicken’s thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor penetration, up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative or to adjust sweetness levels.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg