Delicious Balsamic Glazed Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and finished with a sweet, tangy balsamic glaze that caramelizes beautifully. This elegant dish is easy enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests — a balance of flavor and simplicity.
Equipment
- - Large skillet
- - Tongs
- - Small bowl (for glaze mix)
- - Meat Thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- - Optional garnish: fresh parsley cherry tomatoes, or shaved parmesan
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and almost cooked through.
- Lower the heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the balsamic glaze mixture over the chicken.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, occasionally spooning glaze over chicken, until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove from heat. Let rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve with the glaze spooned over the top and garnish as desired.