How to Make Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Baby Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Baby Tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that packs a punch of flavor. The tender and juicy chicken is coated in a rich balsamic glaze, and paired with sweet and tangy baby tomatoes for a perfect balance of flavors. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, but also impressive enough to serve to guests for a special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, or more to taste, minced
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts

  • Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and garlic together in an oven-safe baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the vinegar mixture.
  • Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast chicken in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Add tomatoes to the baking dish and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle lemon zest and drizzle lemon juice over the chicken.
  • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 260mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 48g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 591mg