Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken
Description
The recipe calls for flattening 6-ounce chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking, then coating them with a balsamic-based marinade combining vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. The chicken and cherry tomatoes are arranged together in a baking dish to roast at 425°F until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring safety and juiciness.
The chicken is tender from baking in the flavorful marinade that caramelizes slightly, with honey adding subtle sweetness and balsamic vinegar providing acidity. The roasted cherry tomatoes complement with a juicy, roasted element, while the parsley garnish gives a fresh, herbal note.
This dish suits a straightforward main course and pairs well with various sides like vegetables, grains, or salads. Its hands-off baking method simplifies meal preparation while offering robust flavor.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 2 to 3 days to maintain freshness and safety.
Ingredients
- 4 6 ounce chicken breast boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 pints cherry tomato halved
- parsley for serving, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Cover the chicken breasts with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound and flatten them to equal thickness. Place in a 9x13 oven-safe baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, basil, salt, pepper and garlic until well combined. Pour the marinade over the chicken in the baking dish and flip each chicken breast in the marinade to evenly coat.
- Add the tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of the chicken breast reads 165°F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container and use within 2 to 3 days for best quality and safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 827mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1183IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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