Description
Balsamic Glazed Chicken is a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy nights when you want tender, juicy chicken coated in a tangy natural glaze. Combining simple pantry staples with rich, mouthwatering flavors, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes for an impressive and versatile meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Glaze
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 2 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, parsley, or basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and almost cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: Reduce heat to medium in the same pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the balsamic vinegar (natural), brown sugar (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Coat and Simmer: Return the chicken breasts to the pan. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken naturally and coat the chicken beautifully.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the pan and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before slicing to retain juiciness and serve.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Stir the glaze gently but often to prevent it from burning.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to lock in juices.
- Use high-quality balsamic vinegar (natural) for the best flavor.
- Adjust brown sugar (natural) to your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, quick chicken recipe, easy dinner, tangy chicken, gluten free chicken
