Braised Balsamic Chicken

Braised Balsamic Chicken

Juicy, moist and drenched in a yummy sauce

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

196
Calories
7g
Fat
7.6g
Carbohydrates
23.8g
Protein
61mg
Cholesterol
511mg
Sodium
Braised Balsamic Chicken

Recipe Description

My Braised Balsamic Chicken is based firmly on a recipe my mum used to cook when I was little. She would cut chicken breasts into small slivers and saute them in balsamic vinegar syrup, so they were both sweet and sour all at once.

It was one of my favorite dishes as a kid and when I started cooking for myself I used that as a base and added some more ingredients to expand it into a more robust dish. Onion, tomatoes and dried herbs add lots of extra flavor and boost the sauce, which you will have plenty of to ladle over the juicy chicken breasts once they’ve finished cooking.

This a quick and easy weeknight dinner, perfect served with a side of simple boiled rice to soak up the juices.

To make Braised Balsamic Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Braised Balsamic Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the chicken breasts

    2 min
    Step 1 - Braised Balsamic Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the garlic salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Brown the chicken

    8 min
    Step 2 - Braised Balsamic ChickenStep 2 - Braised Balsamic Chicken

    Place a pan over a medium heat and heat the olive oil. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add the onion

    3 min
    Step 3 - Braised Balsamic Chicken

    Add the onion and stir for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes, vinegar and dried herbs

    2 min
    Step 4 - Braised Balsamic Chicken

    Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and dried herbs to the pan and stir.

  5. 5

    Cook the chicken

    15 min
    Step 5 - Braised Balsamic ChickenStep 5 - Braised Balsamic Chicken

    Simmer the chicken for about 15 minutes, until cooked through (a cooking thermometer inserted next to the bone should read 165°F).

  6. 6

    Serve

    5 min
    Step 6 - Braised Balsamic Chicken

    Serve the chicken breasts with the sauce spooned over.

Juicy, moist and drenched in a yummy sauce, this Braised Balsamic Chicken is an easy and winning chicken dinner! Take a snap of your chicken dish and tag #cookmerecipes so I can check it out!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Clara Jenkins
April 6, 2024
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This Braised Balsamic Chicken is simply superb. It reminds me of my childhood dinner times with me mum. It's easy, cheerful and the flavours just pop. Love it!

Ellie
October 30, 2023
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Absolutely loved this Braised Balsamic Chicken! Reminds me of mum's cookin' back in the day. It's super easy and packed with flavour. I whipped it up after work, and my friends devoured it! Just like back in the days! Total winner, mate!

Zack
October 30, 2023
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Superb dish!

Ulysses Grant
October 11, 2023
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I made this dish last Sunday. It reminded me of my childhood meals with mum. Quick and flavorful - my wife loved it.

Olive
October 10, 2023
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Yum!

Zoe
October 3, 2023
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Superb! This dish brought back lovely memories of my mum's cooking. It's incredibly simple and tastes divine. The flavours blended beautifully, making dinner a delight for my family!

Yvonne
June 16, 2023
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Super easy and delicious chicken

Paige
March 15, 2023
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Superb dish that reminds me of family dinners growing up. The flavors are rich and take me back to my mother's kitchen. My husband loved it too. Will make again for sure.

Rémi
November 2, 2022
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Délicieux et fantastique!

Whitney
May 27, 2022
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Superb! This Braised Balsamic Chicken reminds me of my childhood. I remember helping my mum in the kitchen while she made it. The tangy sauce and succulent chicken are just perfect together. Definitely a dish I'll cook often!

Zachary Thompson
May 21, 2022
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I made this Braised Balsamic Chicken just like my mum would. It turned out sooo good, and all my family loved it. Simple to make and bursting with flavor!

Yvette
October 2, 2021
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OMG, this Braised Balsamic Chicken is a total game changer! Brought back memories of my mom’s cookin’, like kickin’ it at home. So easy to whip up, I was like a chef in no time! The sauce is to die for – I can’t get enough! Yum!

Patrick
December 2, 2020
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Simply delicious!

Amy
April 28, 2020
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This Braised Balsamic Chicken totally took me back to my childhood. My mum used to whip it up for us on busy nights. It's super simple and the flavors are bomb. We served it over rice, and everyone was askin for seconds. Love it

Ursula
July 22, 2019
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OMG! This Braised Balsamic Chicken is bomb! It reminds me of the yummy dinners with my fam. Super easy to whip up and delish! Juicy chicken drenched in that sweet sauce—so good! My kids devoured it! 🐔💖

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