Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and elegant dish featuring chicken breasts marinated in balsamic vinegar and honey, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the balsamic mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Chicken thighs can be substituted for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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