Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast
A simple yet flavorful weeknight meal that features juicy chicken breasts marinated in balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the balsamic mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Adjust herbs as desired and add red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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