Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Hungry for an easy baked balsamic chicken that will knock your socks off?

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Craving a dish that's both incredibly flavorful and surprisingly simple to make?

Get ready to discover a go-to baked balsamic chicken recipe that will transform your weeknight dinners.

This easy method promises to deliver juicy, succulent chicken glazed in a rich, tangy balsamic sauce that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Baked Balsamic Chicken, you're gonna need a few key ingredients. Initially, get 1 kg—that's roughly 2 lb—of chicken thighs, drumsticks, or wings. Mix 'em up if you're feeling adventurous! Make sure your chicken has skin, because that's where all the flavor explodes.

Now, for the sauce. Grab a 1/4 cup—65 ml—of balsamic vinegar. Next, you'll need 2 1/2 tablespoons, or 50 ml, of soy sauce – not the dark stuff. Pour in 1/4 cup—85 g or 65 ml—of honey, and a 1/4 cup—45g—of loosely packed brown sugar. This combination is fantastic for creating a sticky, flavorful glaze when baked.

Lastly, mince up two garlic cloves – or cheat like me and use 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic paste from a jar! And that's all you need to collect. Wasn't that easy? I think it was.

Instructions

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Alright, let's get cooking! First, preheat your oven to 180C/350F. I like to line my baking dish with foil and baking paper—cleanup's way easier!

Next, I need you to mix together the sauce in a bowl; it's so simple! Just like with balsamic marinades, this simple sauce infuses the meat with flavor.

Now, place your chicken in the dish, skin-side down for thighs/wings. The pan shouldn't be too big or small – just right, like Goldilocks' preference, or the sauce won't reduce properly.

Pour that flavorful sauce all over the chicken and bake for about 30 minutes. After that, turn the chicken over, spoon the sauce over it, and bake another 20 minutes, till it's cooked through and looking amazing!!

Let it stand for 5 mins, then spoon the sauce over, and serve – it's ready! I swear, it's simple!

Recipe Notes

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Since I mentioned this was an easy recipe, I need to provide quick notes – especially for you – to guarantee your dish turns out great! I want your baked balsamic chicken to be a success, so pay attention!

First, if you use frozen chicken, thaw it completely and pat it dry, you don't want excess liquid messing with the sauce's thickening. Who wants runny sauce, right?

Also, remember these quick points:

Don't pack the brown sugar** when measuring – it throws off the sugar balance.

**If you scale up or down the recipe, adjust your baking dish size. If the chicken is squished, the sauce won't reduce properly.

* Marinating isn't essential because the sauce is already packed with flavor. But if you wanna- go ahead for up to 24 hours!

Short Recipe Version

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour balsamic mixture over them
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 35g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g