Description
A simple and elegant one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts marinated in balsamic vinegar, garlic, and cherry tomatoes, ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2–2 lb)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon salt total)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or torn
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish. Pour the balsamic mixture evenly over the chicken and turn each breast to coat.
- Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon pan juices over the chicken and garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
Notes
You can swap chicken thighs for a richer flavor and adjust baking time for smaller pieces. For a tangier sauce, substitute balsamic with red wine vinegar and add brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: balsamic chicken, one-pan meal, quick dinner, weeknight recipe, easy chicken recipes