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balsamic chicken recipe in cast iron skillet
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Balsamic Chicken

This honey balsamic chicken marinade is quick to toss together and makes the juiciest, most flavorful chicken! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 chicken breasts
Calories 342kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 chicken breasts about 5 ounces each

Instructions

  • Add the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, honey, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt to a small bowl and whisk well to combine. 
  • Place the chicken in a shallow container and drizzle 3/4 of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the remaining marinade for cooking. 
  • Marinate chicken for 20-30 minutes.

To make this on the stove

  • Heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat until hot. Drizzle the pan with olive oil and heat until it shimmers. 
  • Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 6 minutes per side or until the chicken has cooked through.
  • Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and let come to a boil. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve. 

To make this on the grill

  • Heat grill to 350 degrees.
  • Place the chicken on the grill. Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade as it cooks. 
  • Cook chicken for 6 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 871mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.1mg