Baked balsamic herb chicken is an easy, flavorful dish. The intense, slightly sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar is delicious with chicken. I also added garlic along with rosemary and thyme, my two favorite herbs with chicken.
Chicken breasts, either baked or pan-fried, along with a veggie side, are a staple dinner around here. It’s a balanced, satisfying, and healthy meal.
Elements
Chicken Breast: This recipe uses one large or two smaller chicken breasts.
Balsamic Vinegar: You will find balsamic vinegar in the condiment aisle alongside the other vinegars and oils.
Olive Oil: Keeps the chicken moist and helps the marinade coat it.
Garlic: Adds flavor.
Thyme & Rosemary: Fresh herbs are great, but use dried if fresh aren’t available. I miss my deck herbs when the cold weather hits.
Salt & Pepper: Salt and pepper bring out the flavor. You definitely want to add both.
Preparation
Start by marinating your chicken. I marinated the chicken right before baking and found it very flavorful. If you have time, you can also let the chicken marinate for a few hours. It works either way. This is a good thing for me as I find I often forget the marinating process. I need a BIG reminder, or it doesn’t happen.
Simply add all the ingredients to a Ziploc bag or a shallow bowl. Mix to ensure the marinade thoroughly covers all the chicken.
Add chicken and marinade to a baking dish.
Serve with roasted green veggies and a baked potato for a complete meal.
Baked Balsamic Herb Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast sliced in half
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into a sealable plastic bag. Massage the bag to coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade. Let the chicken rest in the marinade while you continue dinner prep. You may also refrigerate for a few hours.
- Preheat oven to 400℉ once you are ready to bake the chicken.
- Place the chicken into a baking dish and pour any excess marinade on top. Place into oven, uncovered, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and spoon the marinade in the pan over the chicken. Place the chicken back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes or so, depending on the thickness of your chicken.
- Serve immediately.