Description
Try this Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe for a juicy weeknight dinner quick to prep deeply flavorful and guaranteed to impress even busy weeknights
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil it.
- In a bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the glaze.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and arrange on the lined sheet pan. If desired, marinate in the glaze for 10–30 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Brush the chicken with the glaze. Add cherry tomatoes to the sheet pan if using.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. If using bone-in pieces or thighs, increase bake time as needed and test for doneness.
- Brush with an additional thin layer of glaze in the last 5 minutes for a glossy finish.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve with your chosen sides.
Notes
A sheet-pan baked balsamic chicken recipe with a bright garlic-honey glaze, caramelized edges, and juicy chicken in about an hour. Simple, nutritious, and adaptable with substitutions and dietary tweaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
