Description
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed in a silky balsamic-honey reduction with burst cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, ready in 35 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey; set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the hot skillet and let it shimmer.
- Assemble the Dish: Season 4 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then place them in the skillet and sear until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
- Cook to Perfection: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, pour in the balsamic-honey mixture, then reduce heat and let simmer until the chicken reaches 165°F and the sauce reduces to a syrupy glaze, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate each chicken breast with generous spoonfuls of the tomato-balsamic sauce and serve with your preferred side.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic-honey mixture for up to 12 hours before cooking.
- Let the chicken rest 2 to 3 minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best sweetness and texture in the sauce.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop to preserve the glossy texture of the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared and simmered
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: balsamic chicken, cherry tomatoes, weeknight dinner, easy chicken recipe, balsamic glaze, honey balsamic chicken