Easy Balsamic Chicken
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Easy Balsamic Chicken
Description
Easy Balsamic Chicken begins by pounding boneless, trimmed chicken breasts to an even thickness, ensuring consistent cooking. After seasoning with salt and pepper, the chicken is pan-seared in olive oil until golden and cooked through, maintaining a tender texture. The pan is then used to soften grape or cherry tomatoes with more olive oil and balsamic vinegar, creating a slightly sweet and acidic sauce that complements the chicken. The final touch of basil and basil-and-tomato flavored feta cheese adds freshness and creamy saltiness to the dish.
The combination of juicy chicken breast, blistered tomatoes, and tangy balsamic vinegar delivers a balanced flavor profile. The olive oil base and fresh herbs lend a Mediterranean feel without overwhelming the simplicity of the ingredients. Resting the chicken after cooking helps retain moisture and allows the flavors to meld.
This dish works well as a lean main course served with rice, crusty bread, or a light salad. It can be prepared on a weeknight for a flavorful meal without complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast trimmed of fat, boneless
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1- pint grape tomato or cherry tomato
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup feta cheese basil and tomato flavored
- ¼ cup basil
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high.
- Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breasts. Add 2 tablespoon oil to the pan.
- When the oil is hot swirl it around to cover entire pan. Turn heat to medium. Place chicken in pan and cook for about 5 or 6 minutes per side. Try not to disturb them so they have time to brown on each side.
- The chicken should no longer be pink in the middle and reach a temperature of 165°.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover with foil.
- Add 1 tablespoon more olive oil and add tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes until they start to burst open. Add 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Scrape the bottom of the pan and get up all that goodness.
- Add chicken back to pan with the juices.
- Top with feta and basil and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 27.2mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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