Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe: Easy, Juicy Dinner Delight
A delightful and juicy baked balsamic chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, brush chicken with olive oil, and bake for another 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing for better juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg