Rustic Balsamic Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: Rustic Balsamic Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Powder; 6 cloves Garlic, Sliced; 3 whole Firm And Ripe Medium Tomatoes Of Your Choice, Quartered; 1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar; ⅓ cups Water; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 Tablespoon Butter; Fresh Or Sauteed Spinach, Optional For Serving

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Powder
6 cloves Garlic, Sliced
3 whole Firm And Ripe Medium Tomatoes Of Your Choice, Quartered
1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar
⅓ cups Water
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 Tablespoon Butter
Fresh Or Sauteed Spinach, Optional For Serving

1
Place a large saute pan (use one with a lidyoull need the lid in a few moments) on medium-high heat and add 2/3 of the olive oil (or half each of olive oil and butter).
2
Swirl it around.
3
Add chicken breasts and then reduce heat to medium.
4
Sprinkle chicken with half of the listed amounts of salt and pepper.
5
Close lid and cook for 4 minutes.
6
Flip chicken breasts and season the opposite side with remaining half of the salt and pepper, and the optional cayenne powder.
7
Add the remaining olive oil and close lid for another 4 minutes.
8
Then turn heat to medium-low, remove lid, and add the garlic.
9
Saute garlic for 30 seconds, just to get a touch of color and a bit of flavor.
10
Add tomatoes.
11
Add balsamic vinegar and water.
12
Cover and allow to simmer on medium heat until tomatoes are softened (about 5 minutes).
13
Add lemon juice.
14
If desired, add the butter right before serving to get a slight richness to the sauce.
15
Serve over a bed of spinach and top with the balsamic-lemon sauce.

240

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Rustic Balsamic Garlic Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Balsamic Garlic Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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