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Baked Balsamic Chicken

Juicy and tender, baked balsamic chicken with seasonings and an easy homemade balsamic glaze.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Balsamic Glaze
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Drizzle a skillet with oil (about 2 teaspoons is fine) and cook chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side over medium-high heat, just to brown the very outside of the chicken.
  3. Transfer chicken to a greased baking sheet or large casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. While chicken is cooking, make the balsamic glaze. In a small-medium sauce pan whisk together balsamic vinegar, sugar, honey, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and allow to simmer while chicken is cooking. The liquid should reduce by half after 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Uncover chicken and brush some of the balsamic glaze on top of the chicken. Return to oven (uncovered) and bake another 5-10 minutes until chicken is completely cooked through. Drizzle remaining balsamic glaze over chicken and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley or rosemary if desired.

Notes

  • Store any extra balsamic glaze in fridge in airtight container. Serve over chicken, steak, veggies, or potatoes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 437mg (18%) Potassium 496mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 38IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 437mg 18%
Potassium 496mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 38IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.