Balsamic Chicken recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
74 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Balsamic Chicken recipe
Description
This recipe starts by thinning the chicken breasts through filleting or pounding to ensure even cooking. The chicken is then seasoned with black pepper and browned on both sides in a lightly oiled skillet to develop a golden crust. Brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and water are added, and the mixture is brought to a simmer.
Covering the pan allows the chicken to cook through in the simmering balsamic mixture for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping occasionally to coat the meat evenly. Removing the lid at the end lets the sauce reduce, thickening the glaze around the chicken. The finished dish features chicken with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, ideal for pairing with a variety of side dishes.
The recipe’s simplicity makes it easy to prepare on a weeknight, and the sauce ingredients are common pantry items. This method offers a way to enjoy flavorful chicken breasts without complicated preparation steps, emphasizing the contrasting notes of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, drizzle oil.
- Filet the chicken so they are thinner (or pound them)
- Place in the skillet and season with pepper. Allow to brown
- Flip and allow to brown again.
- Add brown sugar, balsamic, and water.
- Bring to a simmer, and cover.
- Allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- make sure you are flipping the chicken to coat.
- Remove the lid and let all the juice cook out.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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