Description
Balsamic Glazed Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner recipe featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. The natural glaze is made with simple ingredients like balsamic vinegar, brown sugar (natural), garlic, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), delivering a rich depth of flavor in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and easily paired with a variety of sides, this dish offers a healthier, versatile twist on classic glazed chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Glaze
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (natural)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (natural)
- 2 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Pinch of natural gelling agent
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper on both sides to ensure juiciness and flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear each side for about 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown, locking in moisture and creating a crust for the glaze.
- Make the Balsamic Glaze: Reduce heat to medium, then add minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), brown sugar (natural), balsamic vinegar (natural), and a pinch of natural gelling agent directly to the skillet. Stir occasionally as the mixture thickens into a luscious glaze coating the chicken.
- Simmer to Finish: Once the glaze has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked, add fresh thyme or rosemary if using. Spoon the glaze over the chicken once more, allowing the flavors to meld before removing from heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the glazed chicken onto a serving plate, drizzle with extra glaze, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and juiciness.
- Use a large skillet or cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure perfect searing.
- Use fresh garlic for bright, bold flavor rather than powders.
- Add the natural gelling agent toward the end of cooking to avoid over-thickening the glaze.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes before slicing to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, quick chicken recipe, healthy chicken dinner, sweet and tangy chicken, gluten free chicken recipe
