Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Succulent baked balsamic chicken, loaded with flavor from a bold balsamic marinade with garlic, lemon juice, and herbs! Ready in just over 30 minutes.

Easy Balsamic Chicken

Succulent baked balsamic chicken with a bold marinade made with balsamic glaze, garlic, lemon juice, honey, and herbs. Ready in just over 30 minutes. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but you can use use chicken breasts, if you prefer (see the recipe notes).

Prep: 10min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 287.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Protein 29.6 g, Fat 15.3 g, Saturated Fat 2.8 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 143.1 mg, Sodium 350.2 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3.3 g, unSaturated Fat 11.1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoon balsamic glaze, (store-bought is fine)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 lemon, (juice of)
• 4 to 5 large garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• 8 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, ((about 1 ½ pounds))
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Instruction:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, tomato paste, honey and lemon juice. Add the garlic cloves, thyme, oregano and sweet paprika. Whisk again to combine.
2. Pat the chicken dry and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Add the chicken to the mixing bowl and toss to coat with the balsamic marinade. Set aside briefly for a few minutes while you heat the oven (or if you have time, cover and refrigerate for a couple hours).
4. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and adjust a rack in the middle.
5. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish or a heat-safe skillet. Bake on the center rack of the heated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of cooked chicken should register 165 degrees F).

Balsamic Chicken Skillet

A simple marinade, creamy mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes turn simple chicken thighs into a fast and easy weeknight dinner in this Balsamic Chicken Skillet.

Prep: 45min

Total: 70min

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 Serving, calories 290.83 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.28 g, Protein 26.7 g, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.35 g, Sodium 413.17 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil ( $0.22)
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.08)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar ($0.39)
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce ($0.09)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16)
• Freshly cracked pepper ($0.05)
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs ($3.02)
• 4 oz. whole milk mozzarella ($0.91)
• 2 Roma tomatoes ($0.54)
• 1/4 bunch fresh parsley ( $0.20)

Instruction:

1. Prepare the marinade by stirring together the olive oil, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10-15 cranks of a pepper mill).
2. Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-size zip top bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over top. Stir to coat the chicken in the marinade. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 8 hours, turning occasionally to redistribute the marinade.
3. When ready to cook the chicken, heat a large skillet over medium flame. When the skillet is hot, carefully take the chicken thighs out of the marinade and place them in the hot skillet. Cook the chicken thighs until cooked through and browned on each side (about 5 minutes each side). While the chicken is cooking, slice the mozzarella into six pieces, slice the tomatoes (at least 12 slices), and roughly chop the parsley.
4. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it to a clean plate. Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and let it boil over medium heat, stirring often, until it has reduced to a thick and rich glaze.
5. Turn the heat under the skillet down to medium-low, return the chicken to the skillet, and spoon some of the glaze over each piece. Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each piece of chicken, followed by two slices of tomato. Place a lid on the skillet and let it heat through until the mozzarella is melted. Top the chicken with the chopped fresh parsley, then serve.

Balsamic Chicken Ready in just over 30 minutes!

FAQ

Is balsamic glaze the same as balsamic vinegar?

What foods go with balsamic vinegar?

• Strawberries. Strawberries and balsamic vinegar pair together beautifully. …
• Ice cream. When I mention drizzling a balsamic glaze on ice cream, people look at me sideways. …
• Avocado. Avocados are so good for you, but so bland. …
• Soda Water. …
• Cheese. …
• Fresh Peaches. …
• Pizza.

How to marinate chicken Gordon Ramsay?

1. 2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips.
2. 1tsp cornflour.
3. 1 egg white.
4. Zest and juice of 1 lemon.
5. Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. 300ml double cream.
7. 10 sage leaves, roughly chopped.
8. ½-1tsp chilli powder, according to taste.