Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Roasted vegetables of choice (bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook chicken until golden on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour balsamic vinegar into the skillet and let it simmer, coating the chicken with a thick glaze, about 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roast vegetables separately or add to the pan to cook alongside chicken.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust balsamic vinegar for desired sweetness or tanginess.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg