Description
A delightful dish featuring chicken breasts marinated in a tangy balsamic glaze, delivering savory and sweet flavors for a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well blended, ensuring the honey dissolves completely.
- Season the marinade with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and coat them thoroughly with the marinade.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with olive oil.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight and monitor the cooking closely to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg