Balsamic Chicken
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 chicken
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Balsamic Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by whisking a marinade combining balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. The chicken breasts are marinated for 20 to 30 minutes to absorb these bright and sweet savory flavors. Cooking options include searing on the stove in a heated skillet, grilling with basting to build a glossy finish, or air frying for a quick preparation.
The method focuses on cooking the chicken fully while occasionally coating it with the reserved marinade, which enhances the glaze and moisture. The balance of shiny honey and tang from the vinegar, along with garlic and herbs, delivers a well-rounded taste.
This dish can be served as a main protein alongside vegetables or grains to complement the flavors. The instructions emphasize food safety by discarding any marinade that has touched raw chicken to avoid contamination.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 chicken breast about 5 ounces each
Instructions
For the marinade:
- Add the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, honey, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Place the chicken in a shallow container and drizzle 3/4 of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the remaining marinade for cooking.
- Marinate chicken for 20-30 minutes.
To make this on the stove:
- Heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat until hot. Drizzle the pan with olive oil and heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 6 minutes per side or until the chicken has cooked through.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and let come to a boil. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.
To make this on the grill:
- Heat grill to 350 degrees.
- Place the chicken on the grill. Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade as it cooks.
- Cook chicken for 6 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
To make this in the air fryer:
- Spritz the air fryer basket with non-stick spray.
- Arrange the chicken in an even layer with space between each piece for air to flow. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry at 380 degrees for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Notes
- Discard marinade that contacted raw chicken to ensure food safety.
- Grilling is the preferred cooking method, but stovetop and air fryer options also yield flavorful results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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