Description
Sizzling One Pan Balsamic Chicken brings weeknight dinner magic straight to your kitchen with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Tender chicken thighs bathed in a tangy balsamic glaze make this simple recipe a total game-changer for busy home cooks.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Oils and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, preparing a large oven-safe skillet for the chicken.
- Whisk ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 2 minced garlic cloves into a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss 8 oz halved grape tomatoes, 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, and 2 tablespoons chopped basil in a separate bowl. Season this mixture with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
- Season 2 lb pounded chicken breasts thoroughly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place chicken in the hot skillet, cooking 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown edges develop.
- Pour prepared balsamic sauce into the skillet, letting it quickly simmer and release pan drippings.
- Scatter tomato and mozzarella mixture evenly over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven, baking uncovered for 18-23 minutes until chicken reaches 165 degrees F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s doneness, ensuring it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Select ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes for maximum flavor in the balsamic sauce and topping.
- Use a cast iron or heavy oven-safe skillet for even heat distribution and beautiful browning of the chicken.
- For a low-carb version, replace balsamic sauce with a lighter vinegar reduction and serve with roasted vegetables instead of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg