Description
This one-pan balsamic chicken is a quick and flavorful dish made with juicy chicken, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze. A perfect 30-minute dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or date syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch + 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Add garlic and tomatoes to the same pan. Sauté until tomatoes blister and soften, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar, honey, and oregano. Scrape up the browned bits. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over top. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- For a thicker glaze, stir in the arrowroot slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies. Can be made ahead and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: One-pan balsamic chicken, easy skillet chicken, 30-minute dinner, balsamic glaze chicken, healthy one-pan chicken