Description
Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken is a quick, flavor-packed dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a tangy honey-balsamic marinade. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory—ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for busy weeknights or a casual dinner that still feels special.
Ingredients
4 skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Place the breasts between plastic wrap and pound to even thickness using a rolling pin or meat mallet. Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the marinade over the chicken in the baking dish. Flip each piece to coat evenly.
Scatter cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with your favorite side dish.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
Try adding asparagus or green beans to the pan for a complete one-dish meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg