Description
This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and baked with vibrant cherry tomatoes and fresh asparagus, all glazed with a sweet and tangy balsamic honey sauce. A simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, requiring minimal cleanup and maximal taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables later.
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Heat Oil: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, ready for searing.
- Sear Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, creating a flavorful crust.
- Set Aside Chicken: Remove the seared chicken breasts from the skillet and set them aside to prepare the vegetables.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and asparagus, sautéing for 2-3 minutes to soften them slightly and pick up pan flavors.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create a sweet and tangy glaze.
- Add Sauce to Vegetables: Pour the balsamic mixture over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine and coat evenly.
- Return Chicken to Skillet: Nestle the seared chicken breasts back among the vegetables in the skillet, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Rest: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped basil if desired to add brightness and serve warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven without additional dishes.
- Check chicken internal temperature with a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- If fresh basil is not available, you can substitute with dried basil or omit.
- To make this dish gluten free, ensure balsamic vinegar used contains no added gluten ingredients.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
