Honey Balsamic Glazed Chicken is a tasty recipe that makes an impressive dinner for any occasion. Chicken rests in a balsamic vinegar and honey marinade, then is cooked in a cast-iron skillet or seared on the grill.
Pound chicken breasts to 1-inch thick and cut into 4-ounce portions.
1 pound chicken breasts
In a medium-sized bowl whisk together vinegar, broth, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Reserve ½ cup of marinade and add remaining ~¼ cup to a 1-gallon ziplock bag with the chicken breasts.
½ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼. teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon rosemary
Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat add oil and chicken, letting excess marinade drip off of it before adding to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. (Check with a meat thermometer.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Meanwhile, in a separate, small saucepan or skillet add remaining balsamic marinade and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and then reduce heat to simmer. Let balsamic vinegar mixture simmer for 10 minutes or until it is reduced by half and forms a glaze.
Serve cooked chicken breasts with balsamic glaze and enjoy!
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Notes
Sweetener: You can substitute pure maple syrup or agave nectar for the honey.
Herbs: Fresh thyme or basil will work well in place of the rosemary. Dried herbs will also be a good substitution for the fresh rosemary.
Chicken: Use a meat tenderizer to reduce the chicken to 1-inch thick pieces.
Vinegar: The real taste comes from the balsamic vinegar, so grab a high-quality brand!