By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 31, 2022
Balsamic chicken is one of the simplest and most delicious baked chicken recipes out there. It’s healthy, easy, and full of flavor! This lemon honey balsamic chicken recipe definitely needs to be on your weeknight dinner list. Baked balsamic chicken breast with some added lemon and honey flavors for something slightly sweet and super good!
BakedBalsamic Chicken Recipe
I love baked chicken, I love easy dinners , and I love…well not love, but I NEED healthy recipes. So when it all comes together into one recipe, I’m REALLY happy.
This Lemon Honey Balsamic Chicken Breast recipe has the perfect mix of flavors. It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit zesty, and a little bit tart. But when everything is combined, it just tastes GOOD.
This baked balsamic chicken recipe is an easy weeknight dinner you can feel good about eating. Serve it with salad, veggies (like these Roasted Veggies ), rice, or potatoes (like these Loaded Smashed Potatoes ).
Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast
This baked balsamic chicken recipe is a combination of a lot of different inspirations. From lemon chicken recipes to this lemon balsamic vinegar I found at a shop, this Lemon Honey Balsamic Chicken Breast just seemed like it was meant to be!
I absolutely love baked chicken, so finding new flavors to add to it is always a win in my book. And this flavor combo is DEFINITELY a win!
Lemon Balsamic Glaze for Chicken
Lemon, honey, and balsamic vinegar equals one delicious chicken glaze! This lemon balsamic vinegar chicken would be nothing without that glaze. It’s basically a balsamic reduction , but with some extra flavor mixed in. I just love how it bakes into the chicken breast to really give it flavor. Yum!
What’s in the glaze?
- Lemon Balsamic Vinegar
- Honey
- Lemon Zest
- Salt & Pepper
Like I said, this recipe was partially inspired by that vinegar I found (fate), but if you don’t have it, you can still make this recipe. There is an alternative ingredients list if you need it!
- Regular Balsamic Vinegar
- Lemon Juice
- Honey
- Lemon Zest
- Salt & Pepper
So basically the same either way, but you can make your own lemon balsamic vinegar if you need to! The process is the same with either ingredient list.
How to Make Lemon Honey Balsamic Chicken
This baked balsamic chicken recipe doesn’t take much work! Start by making the balsamic glaze for the chicken, and then bake it…done!
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!
To make the glaze:
- Pour honey into a saucepan and let it boil for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add in the lemon balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice and balsamic vinegar), lemon zest, and salt & pepper. Whisk it all together and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Boil about 10-15 minutes, whisking often, until the glaze has reduced.
- Remove it from heat, and then you can reheat it just before using it on the chicken.
To make the balsamic vinegar chicken:
- Pat chicken breasts dry, then place them on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with salt & pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the oven for 15 minutes at 400°F.
- Now brush both sides of the chicken with the balsamic glaze, and bake the chicken for another 10-15 minutes. (Brush the balsamic glaze over the chicken every 5 minutes)
- When done baking, remove the chicken from the oven, place it on a plate, cover it loosely, and let it rest.
This chicken comes out so moist and flavorful, you’ll just love it! Be sure to check the recipe card for more detailed instructions.
Best Baked Chicken Recipes
After trying out this baked balsamic chicken breast, make sure you try out all of our favorite baked chicken recipes! We’ve got tons of them, and they’re all SO good. You can check our Baked Chicken Guide for all the recipes, but here are some favorites:
- Caesar Chicken
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Simple Seasoned Chicken Breast
- Butter Baked Chicken
- Italian Baked Chicken
- BBQ Baked Chicken
- Baked Chicken Wings
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Baked Ranch Chicken
I can’t wait for you to try this Lemon Honey Balsamic Chicken recipe. It’s just so good!
Looking for some side dishes to serve with this balsamic chicken?
- Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
- Spiced Rice Pilaf
- Garlic Roasted Asparagus
- Spicy Cheesy Broccoli
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or your favorite chicken pieces – free-range if possible)
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ Herbs de Provence to taste (click for homemade recipe!)
For the Lemon Balsamic Glaze
- ▢ ¼ cup honey
- ▢ ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ▢ 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ lemon
- ▢ 1 teaspoon lemon zest from ⅓ lemon
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Prepare the glaze according to directions below. Set aside.
For the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil then spray it with nonstick spray.
- Pat the chicken pieces with a paper towel to dry. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Place chicken on the baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Sprinkle with herbs de Provence. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. 1 tablespoon olive oil, Herbs de Provence, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Take the chicken out of the oven.
- Brush both sides of the chicken with the prepared lemon glaze.
- Place the chicken back in the oven and bake a total of 10-15 minutes. Every 5 minutes, brush lemon glaze over the top of the chicken pieces. The total cooking time should be 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
- Take the chicken out of the oven and place the pieces on a plate. Cover loosely and let it rest for 5 minutes. When ready to serve, place the chicken on a plate and drizzle with lemon glaze.
For the Lemon Balsamic Glaze
- Spray a small saucepan with cooking spray.
- Pour the honey into the pan, and bring it to a boil. ¼ cup honey
- Boil at med-low heat for 5 minutes or until the honey turns a darker golden brown.
- Turn down the heat and slowly add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Whisk well and bring back to a boil.
- Boil over low heat until the honey-vinegar mixture has reduced 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk often.
- The glaze will thicken so once it has reduced, take it off the heat and reheat right before drizzling over the chicken. (This sweet vinegar reduction is called a gastrique. I love learning cooking tidbits like this.)
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post was originally published in 2014. Pictures taken by the amazing Erin Jensen .
Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or your favorite chicken pieces - free-range if possible)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Herbs de Provence to taste (click for homemade recipe!)
For the Lemon Balsamic Glaze
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from ⅓ lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze according to directions below. Set aside.
For the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil then spray it with nonstick spray.
- Pat the chicken pieces with a paper towel to dry. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Place chicken on the baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Sprinkle with herbs de Provence. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. 1 tablespoon olive oil, Herbs de Provence, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Take the chicken out of the oven.
- Brush both sides of the chicken with the prepared lemon glaze.
- Place the chicken back in the oven and bake a total of 10-15 minutes. Every 5 minutes, brush lemon glaze over the top of the chicken pieces. The total cooking time should be 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
- Take the chicken out of the oven and place the pieces on a plate. Cover loosely and let it rest for 5 minutes. When ready to serve, place the chicken on a plate and drizzle with lemon glaze.
For the Lemon Balsamic Glaze
- Spray a small saucepan with cooking spray.
- Pour the honey into the pan, and bring it to a boil. ¼ cup honey
- Boil at med-low heat for 5 minutes or until the honey turns a darker golden brown.
- Turn down the heat and slowly add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Whisk well and bring back to a boil.
- Boil over low heat until the honey-vinegar mixture has reduced 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk often.
- The glaze will thicken so once it has reduced, take it off the heat and reheat right before drizzling over the chicken. (This sweet vinegar reduction is called a gastrique. I love learning cooking tidbits like this.)
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
