Description
A juicy oven-baked chicken recipe coated in a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze, topped with melted mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil for a bold weeknight-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in baking dish and coat with marinade.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around the chicken and pour remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Top with mozzarella and broil 2–3 minutes until melted and lightly browned.
- Rest chicken 5 minutes, spoon pan sauce over the top, and garnish with basil.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Reduce honey for a sharper glaze.
- Add extra balsamic mixture and cook on stovetop for additional sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 120