Balsamic Chicken Recipe - My Daily Hacks

Sweet, spicy, and perfectly glazed, this balsamic chicken recipe comes together in one skillet in about 25 minutes. A simple honey balsamic sauce turns everyday chicken into a weeknight dinner of pantry staples.

Flavor: Rich and flavorful with a perfect balance of tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet honey, aromatic herbs, and a buttery glaze that coats every bite.
Technique: Start by browning the chicken in a pan for flavor, then simmer covered and finish by adding butter for a silky smooth sauce.
Service Suggestions: I love serving this over rice or mashed potatoes, with roasted vegetables (especially broccoli) to soak up all the sauce.

chicken, oil, basil, garlic powder, honey, butter, vinegar, salt and pepper with labels to make Balsamic Chicken

Gather the ingredients

Chicken: Choose chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking. Pound to uniform thickness for the juiciest result. You can also use boneless thighs, but they will take a few minutes longer to cook.
Balsamic vinegar: For a full-bodied sauce, use a thicker (not glazed) balsamic vinegar. If the vinegar is too spicy, add an extra splash of honey.
Honey: Honey can be swapped for maple syrup or brown sugar if necessary.

Favorite variations

For a fresh touch, add a handful of halved cherry tomatoes while simmering or finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil.
If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy glaze.
For more flavor, add a teaspoon of Dijon to the balsamic and honey mixture.

cooking chicken with balsamic sauce to make balsamic chicken

add butter to the pan to make balsamic chicken

How to make balsamic chicken

Combine seasoning and sprinkle over chicken.
In a frying pan, cook the chicken until golden brown. (full recipe below).
Then add the sauce ingredients, cover and simmer.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and mix the butter into the sauce until thickened.

Before serving, pour the sauce over the chicken.

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning it so it browns instead of steaming.
Don’t rush the browning. The golden color gives flavor to the sauce.
Once the balsamic and honey have been added, keep the heat at half so that the sauce reduces without burning.
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, so that the juices remain in the meat and not on the plate.

Store, freeze, reheat

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. To reheat, heat in a covered pan over low heat with a splash of water or broth.

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image from Everyday Comfort cookbook by Holly Nilsson of Spend With Pennies plus text

Preparation time 5 minutes

Cooking time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Combine seasoning mix in a small bowl. Sprinkle it over the chicken breasts.
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Add the balsamic and honey, reduce the heat to medium and cover. Let the chicken cook 4 to 6 minutes more or until cooked through and reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
Transfer chicken to a plate, cover, and let rest.
Cream the butter into the sauce, scraping up any brown bits, and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened. Serve the sauce over the chicken.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Chicken

Kitchen American

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