Description
Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast is a quick, juicy, tangy-sweet oven chicken recipe made with balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and Italian herbs. It is perfect for busy weeknights, healthy dinners, and simple meal prep.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, honey, and Dijon mustard until well mixed.
3. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
4. Pour the balsamic marinade over the chicken and coat each piece evenly.
5. Let the chicken sit in the marinade briefly if time allows.
6. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
7. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken occasionally while baking for more flavor.
8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm with vegetables, rice, salad, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
Chicken breasts can be marinated ahead of time for deeper flavor, ideally for a few hours or overnight.
Cooking time may vary depending on chicken thickness, so use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
The sauce will slightly thicken as it bakes and can be spooned over the chicken before serving.
If the chicken starts to dry out, cover it loosely with foil during baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven or microwave with a spoonful of sauce to help keep the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg