Description
A simple and flavorful Balsamic Glazed Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts coated with a tangy, sweet balsamic reduction glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish offers bold tastes with minimal ingredients, perfect for quick dinners that impress and satisfy with a healthy, wholesome touch.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Balsamic Glaze
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper, then set aside while you prepare the glaze.
- Make the Balsamic Glaze: In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, brown sugar (natural), minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and fresh thyme leaves. Stir well until the sugar dissolves, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors ready to coat the chicken.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the pan and cook undisturbed for about 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the chicken carefully and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
- Add the Glaze and Simmer: Pour the prepared balsamic glaze over the chicken in the skillet, reducing heat to medium-low. Let the chicken simmer gently in the glaze, spooning sauce over the breasts regularly until it thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 3-4 more minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juiciness. Plate the chicken, drizzle with extra glaze from the pan, and sprinkle with fresh thyme for a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
- Let your chicken sit out for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Cook chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan and keep the sear perfect.
- If the sauce isn’t thickening, increase the heat slightly and stir continuously for a richer glaze.
- Always add fresh thyme at the end to keep its flavor bright and refreshing.
- Check internal temperature aiming for 165°F to confirm the chicken is safely cooked yet tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, balsamic chicken recipe, quick dinner recipe, healthy chicken, sweet and tangy glaze
