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Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts

Most of us are looking to prepare quick meals that don’t require much effort. Whether you are working long hours or a mother who spends all day slaving over the kids, you’re always looking for ways to whip up a quick meal, and these Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts are just that. What if I told you it could be done and it would be restaurant-worthy? It’s possible! My easy recipe for Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts is quick and requires little hands-on time. The balsamic glaze perfectly coats the chicken and lends a sweet and sour flavor to it that is out of this world! Try it out and let me know what you guys think!

Balsamic Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms and Green Beans

Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper To season
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder

Honey Balsamic Glaze

  • 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • ΒΌ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • Β½ tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary You can also use fresh rosemary,but only add a pinch!
  • 1/2 tsp Herbs De Provence OPTIONAL

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
  • Drizzle a grill pan or skillet with oil (about 2 teaspoons is fine) and cook chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side over medium-high heat, to get those wonderful grill marks on your chicken.
  • Transfer chicken to a greased baking sheet or large casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • While chicken is cooking, make the balsamic glaze. In a small-medium sauce pan whisk together balsamic vinegar, sugar, honey, rosemary,Herbes de Provence and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and allow to simmer while chicken is cooking. The liquid should reduce by half after 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Uncover chicken and brush some of the balsamic glaze on top of the chicken. Return to oven (uncovered) and bake another 5-10 minutes until chicken is completely cooked through.
  • Drizzle remaining balsamic glaze over chicken and serve.

Notes

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19 thoughts on “Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts

  1. I don’t eat meat myself, but this looks like a tasty lunch or dinner for someone who does. I’ll have to pass it along to my meat-eating friends so that they can have something delicious for food.

    Thanks for sharing! x

    Michelle
    dressingwithstyle-s.com

  2. This meal looks healthy AND easy to make. Running out to the store to gather the herbs and extra balsamic vinegar for tonight. Thank you for the inspiration!! xo

  3. These look amazing! Two of my kids are pretty picky, but for some reason if the dish includes Balsamic in any capacity, they are all IN! I will have to try this!

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