{"id":311738,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-balsamic-chicken\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T21:38:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T02:38:45","slug":"honey-balsamic-chicken","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-balsamic-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Honey Balsamic Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For busy parents, there&#8217;s nothing better than a quick dinner recipe that requires only a few ingredients. That&#8217;s why we love this honey balsamic chicken, it requires just five simple ingredients and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. Once the chicken gets seared in the pan, the juices create a flavorful fond that can be repurposed into a sweet, tangy and perfectly sticky pan sauce. It&#8217;s an easy entree that can be served with salad, rice or steamed vegetables.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Honey Balsamic Chicken<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li><strong>Chicken breast:\u00a0<\/strong>Tender and juicy chicken breasts are a super versatile protein to make for a variety of different dishes \u2014 just be sure to cook it through to at least 165\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic salt:\u00a0<\/strong>This flavored salt is much coarser than garlic powder and it&#8217;s packed with more savory flavor thanks to the sodium content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balsamic vinegar:\u00a0<\/strong>Sweet, tangy and rich, this complex vinegar is a bold way to add quick flavor to chicken dishes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honey: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/honey-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/honey-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Honey<\/a> is a great way to offset the savory flavor from the garlic salt. When mixed with the juices from the chicken and the balsamic vinegar it reduces to create a thick and sweet pan sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dried basil:\u00a0<\/strong>Earthy and herbal dried basil adds vegetal flavor to the sweet and tangy chicken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Directions\u202f<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Season and sear the chicken<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Sprinkle the chicken with the garlic salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken in oil until the juices run clear, about four to seven minutes on each side. Remove the chicken and keep it warm.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Make the pan sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Add the vinegar, honey and basil to the pan and cook it while stirring for one minute. Return the chicken to the pan and heat through, turning to coat with the glaze.<\/p>\n<h2>Honey Balsamic Chicken Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use chicken thighs:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/meat-poultry\/chicken\/chicken-breasts\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/meat-poultry\/chicken\/chicken-breasts\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Chicken breasts<\/a> are great because they cook quickly and easily and hold a ton of flavor. You can easily swap them in for the breasts in this recipe. Be mindful that the thighs take longer to cook than the breasts. So be sure to cook your chicken until an internal thermometer registers a temperature of at least 165\u00b0.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add some vegetables:\u00a0<\/strong>If you want to turn this dish into a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/one-pot-dinner\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/one-pot-dinner\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">one-pot-meal<\/a>, you can throw some quick-cooking vegetables (like spinach and frozen peas) into the pan in step two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Honey Balsamic Chicken<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have any leftovers of this honey balsamic chicken it&#8217;s best to store it in the refrigerator. First let the chicken come to room temperature and then transfer it to a refrigerator-safe container with a tight-fitting lid. Affix the lid and place the leftovers in the refrigerator and store for about three to five days.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you reheat honey balsamic chicken?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-reheat-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-reheat-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">reheat this chicken<\/a> without drying it out is in the oven. Start by preheating your oven to 350\u00b0 and\u00a0 then place the leftover chicken in an oven-safe dish. Let the leftovers come to room temperature then place in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until fully warmed through.<\/p>\n<h2>Honey\u00a0Balsamic Chicken Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>What can I serve with this honey balsamic\u00a0chicken?<\/h3>\n<p>This is a really flavorful dish. It&#8217;s a good idea to serve it was something that can soak up the flavors of the dish. White rice, mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles are all great options. Alternatively, you could also serve it with a light salad or some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-steam-vegetables\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-steam-vegetables\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">steamed vegetables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What type of pan works best for this dish?<\/h3>\n<p>Any heavy-bottomed pan would work great for this dish, including cast iron, Dutch oven or stainless steel. We like to use a stainless steel or cast iron pan because when the chicken is seared, it develops a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-fond\/#:~:text=Your%20grandmother%20may%20have%20called,a%20roast%20pan%20or%20skillet.\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-fond\/#:~:text=Your%20grandmother%20may%20have%20called,a%20roast%20pan%20or%20skillet.\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">nice fond<\/a> on the bottom of the pan. When fond is deglazed properly, it helps yield a flavorful pan sauce.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you know that chicken breasts are done cooking?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to determine if chicken breasts are done cooking is to use an internal thermometer. Stick the end of the thermometer into the middle thickest part of the breast and read the temperature. Cooked chicken should reach a temperature of at least 165\u00b0 before consuming.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This balsamic chicken is a recipe I adapted from a cookbook that featured quick and easy recipes. 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Return chicken to the pan; heat through, turning to coat with glaze."}],"recipeYield":"2 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Laura Denby"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 233 calories","fatContent":"8g fat (1g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"78mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"559mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"11g carbohydrate (11g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"29g protein. <b>Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: 4 lean meat"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.4761906,"reviewCount":21,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlynsmith9"},"reviewBody":"<p>I made this for my husband and I.  Instead of cooking the chicken on the stove, I baked it was the season and sauce on it.  I did it on a sheet pan with potatoes, carrots, parsnips, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli.  It was delicious.  The chicken and vegetables cooked at the same time 25 minutes on 425 degrees.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"<p>Very good! The chicken was tender & the sauce was tasty. For the chicken I used 1\/2 teaspoon table salt and 1\/8 teaspoon pepper. But I tripled all the sauce ingredients, adding  1 1\/2 teaspoons of garlic powder in place of the garlic salt.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katisha"},"reviewBody":"<p>Easy weeknight dinner that is flavorful and low fat. What a great way to enjoy eating healthy. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dianne599"},"reviewBody":"<p>can you oven bake or Air Fry this instead of frying?<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePaw"},"reviewBody":"It is a good idea, but needs some tweaking. Way too much basil, I will omit that all together next time. My husband said it reminded him of a cheap can of Ragu. Next time I will marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours then cook. Hopefully this will give it some more flavor. It looked beautiful though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTag"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was disappointing.  I expected it to have a lot of flavor and it was actually kind of bland.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBox"},"reviewBody":"This is a tasty recipe, low in calories and fat. It was easy and quick to make, too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCherries"},"reviewBody":"Fast and Easy. Perfect for 2 people.i did use 3 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar,but besides that it was a perfect recipe for us.this recipe will stay with us","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFan"},"reviewBody":"Very tender chicken, husband loved the flavor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanClover"},"reviewBody":"I love the flavor, nice and sweet!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveClover"},"reviewBody":"My boyfriend said it was the best chicken I've ever made. It was unbelievably easy too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveGlasses"},"reviewBody":"This is a super-fast, delicious recipe.  I add more honey and cut back the balsamic vinegar.  It's my husband's favorite chicken!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBottle"},"reviewBody":"I made 4 servings easily just by doubling the glaze ingredients. My husband liked it so much he had seconds for dinner and took the leftovers for lunch the next day. Already marked as one of my favorite recipes. This chicken would also be great in a salad with candied pecans.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBeer"},"reviewBody":"Great flavor and super easy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSword"},"reviewBody":"I thought this had wonderful flavor.  I put the chicken over rice and poured some of the sauce over the chicken.  It was fabulous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanScooter"},"reviewBody":"Easy, delicious, quick, stove top! All my favorite phrases in one recipe....what could be better? I had \"Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar\" I had bought from one of those specialty shops and was looking for a recipe. I kept the chicken seasoning the same and omitted the basil in the glaze, and it came out perfect if you like sweet (which we do). I would make extra glaze next time for dipping or pouring over my sides....probably would take a bit longer to reduce but would be worth it. As always, the quality of the vinegar probably has a significant impact on the outcome. Thanks for a keeper of a recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBandAid"},"reviewBody":"This was really simple to make, fast, and tasted very impressive for so few ingredients!  This goes in my recipe file.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"Unbelievably easy and quick! My 18month old daughter ate a piece and a half (!!), and my husband and I had seconds! If you have a Tastefully Simple rep near you, buy the Balsamic & Basil dipping oil - i sauteed my chicken in this instead of the canola oil - YUM YUM YUM!!! The seasonings were minimal but perfect - i threw on some crushed red pepper for a little extra kick.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveGuitar"},"reviewBody":"It was so incredibly easy and tastes amazing!!! My husband licked his plate clean! :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCarrot"},"reviewBody":"I wasn't very impressed. 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