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I love this balsamic baked chicken because it is fast, forgiving, and reliably juicy. A simple 6-ingredient marinade wakes up plain chicken breasts without extra fuss. It works great when you need a solid weeknight main and a minimal cleanup dinner. If you like one-pan dinners that pair with almost anything, try this for a no-drama meal and compare with a richer casserole option like French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole.
Quick Juicy Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast for Busy Weeknights
A fast and forgiving recipe for juicy balsamic baked chicken breasts, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
For crispier chicken, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking. Can marinate for 30 minutes to an hour for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg