Balsamic Glazed Chicken Skillet
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Skillet is a savory, one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, accompanied by vegetables like cherry tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each), pounded to even thickness
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
– 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
– 1/4 cup chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
– 2 large handfuls of fresh spinach (about 5 oz)
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
– Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add balsamic vinegar and honey, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, along with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and thyme. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until vegetables are tender and the glaze coats the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and add to the sauce.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the glaze.
- This dish can be made with chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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