Balsamic Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes
Tender oven-baked chicken breasts are coated in a savory-sweet balsamic marinade with Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and basil, then roasted alongside juicy cherry tomatoes. Fresh parsley adds a bright finishing touch before serving.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes cut into halves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 6 ounces each
- ¼ cup good-quality balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnishing
- Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Blot the chicken breasts thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess surface moisture.
- Set each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken until each piece has a relatively uniform thickness.
- Place the prepared chicken breasts in a single layer inside a 9 × 13-inch oven-safe baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and finely minced garlic.
- Pour the balsamic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Turn each piece so that both sides are completely coated with the marinade.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 10 minutes before baking.
- Cut the cherry or grape tomatoes in half, then distribute them evenly around the marinated chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the thickest portion of each chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- The tomatoes should become tender and lightly blistered during roasting. Remove the chicken from the oven once it reaches the proper internal temperature to help preserve its moisture.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for several minutes.
- Finish with freshly chopped parsley, then serve the balsamic chicken with the roasted tomatoes and preferred side dishes.