Balsamic Honey Chicken Breasts are tender, juicy, and coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet glaze that’s pure magic. This dish is simple but tastes like it came straight from a bistro. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal! 🍯🍷🍗
🍯 Balsamic Honey Chicken Breasts
🛒 Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, for a little tang)
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian herbs
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
🔥 Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Glaze:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add a bit more oil if needed.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard (if using), and thyme. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Glaze and Finish Cooking:
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan, coating them in the sauce.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened and glossy.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra glaze.
🍽️ Serve With:
- Roasted veggies or sautéed greens
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or creamy polenta
- A light side salad and a glass of red wine 🍷
It’s sweet, tangy, and a total crowd-pleaser. Want to turn this into a sheet pan meal or make it with thighs instead? I got you!
