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Balsamic Chicken Recipe (Honey Glazed)
Honey Balsamic Glazed Chicken is a healthy recipe that makes an impressive dinner for any occasion. Chicken rests in a balsamic vinegar and honey marinade, then is cooked in a cast-iron skillet or seared on the grill.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar good quality
- ¼ cup chicken broth regular sodium
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. rosemary fresh, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to 1-inch thick and cut into 4-ounce portions.
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together vinegar, broth, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Reserve ½ cup of marinade and add remaining ~¼ cup to a 1-gallon ziplock bag with the chicken breasts.
- Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat add oil and chicken, letting excess marinade drip off of it before adding to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. (Check with a meat thermometer.)
- Meanwhile, in a separate, small saucepan or skillet add remaining balsamic marinade and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and then reduce heat to simmer.
- Let balsamic vinegar mixture simmer for 10 minutes or until it is reduced by half and forms a glaze.
- Serve cooked chicken breasts with balsamic glaze and enjoy!
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Notes
- You can substitute pure maple syrup or agave nectar for the honey.
- Fresh thyme or basil will work well in place of the rosemary. Dried herbs will also be a good substitution for the fresh rosemary.
- To Store: Leftovers will last for up to 3-4 days if sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep the balsamic glaze separately in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
- To Freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.