I discovered this balsamic chicken recipe shortly after Collin & I started dating. It quickly became the most requested thing to have with a big fat salad. This makes the juiciest and most flavorful chicken you’ve ever had! An added plus is it will make your house smell like a restaurant 😉
8 steps to a sticky weeknight chicken
Flatten the chicken
With a mallet or rolling pin, flatten the chicken breasts so they are thin and even
Mix the marinade
In a shallow bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, honey, salt & pepper. Mix well
Coat the breasts
Add chicken and coat evenly
Let it rest
Cover and let sit in fridge for at least 15 mins
Heat the skillet
Heat your skillet on medium-high
Sear both sides
Add chicken to skillet and sear for a couple mins each side
Cook it through
Cover & let cook, turning a couple times until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees
Slice and serve
Slice & serve!
Cook's tips
- Serve this alone or over your favorite salad
- We prefer chicken breast but you can always use thighs if that is what you have on hand
- This marinade also makes an awesome salad dressing
Hi, I'm Mae.
I'm a self-taught home cook who loves from-scratch cooking and baking. Living in a rural area, I learned to cook by necessity, using what we had in new and creative ways. My favorite thing in the world is sharing food with the people I love.
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