Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast Recipe: Juicy and Easy to Prepare
A simple yet delicious recipe for Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast that results in juicy and flavorful chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the balsamic mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg