balsamic- glazed chicken

Name: Balsamic- Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 - 6-ounce (or two larger) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 teaspoon(s) dried thyme (or 4 teaspoons fresh); 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 4 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 2/3 cup(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) balsamic vinegar; 4 teaspoon(s) honey; 4 tablespoon(s) butter, cut into bits; - spinach, for serving

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Raven Higheagle

Prescott, AZ

Updated on Jun 2, 2014

My family actually digs spinach, so I chose to take advantage of that and serve this chicken over some simply sauteéd spinach. The chicken is the star of the show here though. It’s cooked in a skillet, then the sauce is cooked in the same skillet (one pan- yay!), and then they meet briefly in the skillet together, and then the drizzle action happens once plated. If you are not into spinach- that’s totally okay! You can serve this chicken with anything you want. It would be great with rice, steamed veggies or even a baked potato.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield Serves 8

Ingredients

8 - 6-ounce (or two larger) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 teaspoons dried thyme (or 4 teaspoons fresh)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons honey
4 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
- spinach, for serving

How To Make balsamic- glazed chicken

Step 1

Mix thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2

Pat both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
Step 3

Heat a large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 4

Add the chicken, cook for 2 to 3 minutes (or until browned).
Step 5

Turn and cook the other side until browned.
Step 6

Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
Step 7

Add water, vinegar, and honey to the skillet.
Step 8

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Step 9

Boil for 2 minutes or until slightly syrupy and reduced by half.
Step 10

Add the butter and stir until melted.
Step 11

Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan.
Step 12

Cook for about 3 minutes in the glaze, then turn the chicken over and cook for an additional 3 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through).
Step 13

Serve drizzled with glaze.
Step 14

If you'd like to serve over spinach, heat 1/3 cup of water in a large skillet, add a bag of spinach, place the lid on top and let it cook and wilt.
Step 15

Add salt and pepper, as desired, and serve chicken on top of the spinach.
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