15 Balsamic Chicken Recipes That Prove It’s the Ultimate Marinade

October 28, 2020

These balsamic chicken recipes will have you rethinking your go-to marinade process. Balsamic vinegar adds a tangy, slightly sweet flavor to any dish. There are different grades, or kinds, of balsamic vinegar so make sure you look for the appropriate one. Recipes like Balsamic-Dijon Chicken and Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Parmesan Chicken & Vegetables are healthy, delicious and prove that chicken is infinitely better with balsamic vinegar.

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Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs

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To round out this healthy chicken dinner recipe, put some farro on to cook before you start cooking the chicken. Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir.

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Chicken with Tomato-Balsamic Pan Sauce

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Fennel seeds give this tomato and balsamic sauce an extra kick, but if you don't have them on hand, try using cumin or coriander seeds, or 1 teaspoon of a ground herb or spice. Serve this easy chicken breast recipe with whole-wheat spaghetti or crusty bread to sop up the sauce. Save the unused chicken tenders in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 3 months. Once you have enough, thaw them out for another use.

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Balsamic-Dijon Chicken

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Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It's low in fat and carbs because it's oil- and sugar-free.

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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Zucchini

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We wrap tender chicken with strips of bacon that crisp up when placed under the broiler. It's a fast recipe for a satisfying, healthy meal.

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Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Parmesan Chicken & Vegetables

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This flavorful dish--with the combination of balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese--makes a great weeknight meal since it requires little legwork (and only one pan!). The marjoram adds a distinct earthy aroma. If you don't have marjoram in your spice arsenal, you can use dried oregano instead. Both have a woodsy flavor that complements the dish beautifully.

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Balsamic Marinated Chicken

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Sweet-tart balsamic vinegar spiked with garlic and Italian seasoning makes a fast and flavorful marinade for chicken. Serve with sliced tomatoes and grilled eggplant slices.

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Balsamic Chicken Pasta Bake with Zucchini Noodles

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Packed with plenty of vegetables and tons of flavor, this chicken pasta bake is inspired by the ingredients in a caprese salad.

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Balsamic Chicken

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A rub seasoned with paprika, rosemary, and garlic gives this low calorie chicken recipe lively flavor while a balsamic-vinegar drizzle adds subtle sweetness.

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Strawberry-Balsamic Spinach Salad with Chicken

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A quick blender vinaigrette does double duty as dressing for this strawberry spinach salad and, with the addition of ketchup and strawberry preserves, as a barbecue sauce for the tenders.

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Herbed Balsamic Chicken

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This easy slow-cooker dish features chicken, green beans and sweet pepper strips cooked with herbs and balsamic vinegar. Adding a touch of tapioca to the pot results in a slightly thicker sauce that is served with the finished meal.

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Balsamic Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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Oil and balsamic vinegar are the simple flavors that merge roasted chicken and vegetables together in this healthy recipe.

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Sautéed Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar

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This chicken is first sautéed in olive oil, then baked and served with a tasty balsamic-thyme sauce.

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Chipotle-&-Orange Grilled Chicken

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Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce contribute a rich smokiness to this quick orange-infused barbecue sauce.

 

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Instant Pot Garlic-Scented Chicken & Farro with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Pair earthy, toothsome barley with tender chicken dressed in a tangy white balsamic vinaigrette for a hearty main dish. This Instant Pot chicken recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

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Raspberry-Balsamic Chicken with Shallots

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Tasty and flexible--what more could you want in a recipe? You could easily vary the flavors by making the dish with black cherry jam and red-wine vinegar, apricot jam and apple cider vinegar or orange marmalade and sherry vinegar.

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