Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

chicken with a taste of Italy

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 45m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

268
calories
11.6g
fat
9.9g
carbohydrates
30.9g
protein
77mg
cholesterol
286mg
sodium
Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

Recipe Description

This Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic is a perfect dish to make with some of the balsamic vinegar that I picked up in Modena during my last trip to Italy. Modena is a city in the north of Italy which is famous for three things: Ferrari cars, Lamborghinis and balsamic vinegar. Now, I don’t care too much for fast cars, but I care a lot about balsamico!!! You won’t be surprised to hear that I made some room in my suitcase and brought a bottle home with me!

I make good use of that bottle of vinegar in this recipe which combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with mushrooms and balsamic vinegar to make a super rich sauce. You can serve this with sauté potatoes or pasta for a delicious main meal which will transport you straight to Italy!

To make my Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the chicken

    5 min
    Step 1 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the flour with some salt and pepper and coat the chicken breasts all over.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    10 min
    Step 2 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken in the pan and cook until it is evenly browned on one side.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic

    2 min
    Step 3 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Add the garlic to the pan and turn the chicken breasts over.

  4. 4

    Add mushrooms

    3 min
    Step 4 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Place the mushrooms in the pan over the chicken and continue to sauté the chicken for around 3 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally while cooking to move the mushrooms.

  5. 5

    Add the vinegar, broth, thyme and bay leaf.

    2 min
    Step 5 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Pour in the vinegar and broth. Then add the thyme and bay leaf.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    10 min
    Step 6 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Cover the pan and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes. Stir and turn the chicken occasionally.

  7. 7

    Remove chicken

    2 min
    Step 7 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a warmed plate. Cover with foil and set aside.

  8. 8

    Reduce sauce

    7 min
    Step 8 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Turn the heat up to medium high. Allow the sauce to simmer without a cover for around 7 minutes.

  9. 9

    Add butter

    1 min
    Step 9 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and GarlicStep 9 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Just before serving, melt in the butter and remove the bay leaf.

  10. 10

    Serve

    3 min
    Step 10 - Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

    Serve with pasta or sauteed potatoes. Place the chicken on plates and pour over the mushroom and balsamic sauce.

This Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic will bring a delicious taste of Italy to your mealtimes. Don’t forget to leave a review below if you make this one!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Dani
September 10, 2024
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Simply delicious dish! I made this for my husband, and he loved it! The balsamic I brought back from Italy adds so much flavor. It truly feels like a taste of Italy in our home. Proud to share this recipe with friends!

Nathaniel Green
December 20, 2021
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Delicious! I made this with some balsamico I got in Italy and wow, it took me right back to Modena. The sauce was so rich, and the chicken turned out so juicy. I can’t stop thinking about it. Definetly one of my new favs!

Xena
December 9, 2021
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Delicious! I once made this for a small gathering, and everyone asked for the recipe. The aroma of balsamic vinegar brought back memories of my trip to Italy, making the evening even more special.

Xena
September 22, 2021
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Delicious

Caro
May 30, 2021
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This recipe is simply great. I used vinegar from Modena like on my trip to Italy.

Athina
June 11, 2019
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Well done! Verified!

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