Description
This Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Breasts recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a tangy balsamic mixture with fresh rosemary and garlic, then pan-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: to even thickness for quick, even cooking.
- Prepare the marinade: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat butter in a skillet, cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices.
Notes
- Great served with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or over a fresh salad.
- You can double the marinade to use as a sauce—just simmer separately until slightly thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
