This one-pan balsamic chicken is seared and simmered in a sweet and tangy garlic glaze with blistered cherry tomatoes. An easy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
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1½ tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 cup cherry tomatoes
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh herbs (basil or thyme), optional
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, scraping up brown bits.
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Return chicken to the pan. Add cherry tomatoes. Cover and cook for 5–8 minutes until chicken is done and tomatoes burst.
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Sprinkle with herbs and serve warm with your favorite sides.