Name: Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each); ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved; Chopped parsley for serving

Description

This Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a tangy balsamic vinegar blend with honey, garlic, and herbs, roasted together with juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a healthy and balanced meal, this recipe delivers juicy, perfectly cooked chicken with a hint of sweetness and savory richness.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)

Marinade

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced

Additional

2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
Chopped parsley for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature to bake the chicken evenly and lock in the flavors.
Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Cover each with plastic wrap and gently pound them using a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are of equal thickness, ensuring even cooking.
Marinate Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Pour this marinade over the chicken breasts in a 9×13 inch oven-safe baking dish, flipping each piece to coat thoroughly.
Add Tomatoes: Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken breasts in the baking dish to roast alongside and add natural sweetness.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken and tomatoes. Serve immediately with your favorite sides for a delicious, balanced meal.

Notes

To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to prevent overcooking.
Cherry tomatoes roast well alongside the chicken, adding sweetness and moisture.
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.