Description
Juicy balsamic baked chicken breast with mozzarella, sweet glaze, and herbs for a quick gourmet weeknight meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, oregano, and thyme.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Marinate chicken in mixture 2–4 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Line baking dish with foil, add chicken, and pour remaining marinade.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
7. Top with mozzarella, bake until melted.
8. Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
9. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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