Description
Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a rich balsamic glaze with earthy sautéed mushrooms. This easy-to-make recipe transforms a regular weeknight dinner into a special occasion, perfect for impressing family and friends. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this dish is sure to become your go-to for gatherings or cozy meals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sliced mushrooms until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (reserve it) and sear in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- 4. Simmer: Pour reserved marinade over chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), about 10-15 minutes.
- 5. Serve: Top with fresh herbs before serving hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with mushrooms (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg