Description
One Pan Balsamic Chicken: Juicy chicken with sweet balsamic glaze cooked in one pan for a quick, easy, and flavorful family meal.
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds or 900g)
- olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- cloves garlic, minced
- medium onion, thinly sliced
- good-quality balsamic vinegar
- honey
- Dijon mustard
- dried Italian herbs
- chicken broth
- fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, which ensures proper searing. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If the chicken breasts are very thick, consider butterflying them or pounding to an even thickness of about ¾ inch to promote even cooking. This preparation step makes a huge difference in how evenly your **One Pan Balsamic Chicken** cooks.
- Step 2: Sear the Chicken Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering but not smoking, carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts. Allow them to cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. The chicken should be about 80% cooked through at this point. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Step 3: Create the Flavor Base Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Add the sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and turn translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for just 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn as this would impart bitterness to your **balsamic chicken dish**.
- Step 4: Make the Balsamic Sauce Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the honey, Dijon mustard, dried Italian herbs, and chicken broth. Stir to combine all ingredients and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to reduce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Step 5: Finish the Dish Return the chicken breasts to the pan, including any accumulated juices from the plate. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for another 5-7 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken. The sauce will continue to thicken and glaze the chicken. Check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C). Once done, remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped basil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving your completed **One Pan Balsamic Chicken**.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg