Tuesday, August 25, 2026

balsamic chicken

 the sauce is really good for sopping up with crusty bread. 

balsamic chicken
makes 6 servings

6 chicken. thighs
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 tsp dried italian herbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
chopped parsley (optional)


Preheat oven to 375. 

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, dijon mustad, italian herbs, salt, pepper and garlic until well combined. 

Pour the marinade on top of the chicken in a 9x13 baking dish. F.ip each chicken breast evenly to coat. Let the chicken marinate to soak up the flavor for at least 10 ins, but no more than 2 hours. 

Slice the cherry tomatoes and add them to the dish around the chicken. 

Bake for 20-30 mins, or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken reads 165 degrees. 

Garnish with chopped parsley.