Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic is a savory and flavorful dish that showcases the winning combination of tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and the sweet tang of balsamic vinegar. In this dish, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are typically marinated in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and other complementary herbs and spices.
The chicken is then pan-seared or oven-baked until golden and cooked to perfection, allowing the balsamic and garlic marinade to infuse the meat with rich flavors. The result is a succulent and juicy chicken dish with a deliciously caramelized exterior.
Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic is often garnished with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, for a final burst of freshness. This dish is celebrated for its simplicity, yet it delivers a sophisticated and satisfying flavor profile, making it a favorite for those seeking an easy yet impressive chicken recipe.
Quick, easy, and tasty! Try serving this chicken with some roasted new potatoes or pasta.
Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
- 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Rinse the mushrooms and pat dry. Season the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and saute the chicken until it is nicely browned on one side (about 3 minutes).
- Add the garlic. Turn the chicken breasts and scatter the mushrooms over them. Continue frying, shaking the skillet and stirring the mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add the vinegar, broth, bay leaf and thyme. Cover tightly and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Transfer the chicken to a warm serving platter and cover with foil. Set aside. Continue simmering the sauce, uncovered, over medium high heat for about 7 minutes. Swirl in the butter or margarine and discard the bay leaf. Pour this mushroom sauce mixture over the chicken and serve.
