Honey Balsamic Chicken

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4.4 of 5 (661)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 173.3

Total Fat: 2.6 g
Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
Sodium: 367.6 mg
Total Carbs: 10.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 26.3 g

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Introduction

Sweet and tangy, this chicken takes less than five minutes to prep! Sweet and tangy, this chicken takes less than five minutes to prep!

Minutes to Prepare: 3

Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp of dried thyme

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

1lb chicken breast

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp honey

Directions

Combine first 3 ingredients; sprinkle over both sides of chicken.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.

Transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low; add vinegar and honey to pan. Simmer 1 minute or until glaze thickens; stir constantly. Pour glaze over chicken. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half).

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

GIRANIMAL

Very Good

64 of 64 people found this review helpful

Great flavor and so easy! I thought the glaze tasted a little like a honey barbecue. Yum! I served it with whole-wheat couscous (prepared with chicken broth, scallions, garlic, curry powder, and a tiny bit of chopped dried apricots and cranberries) and steamed broccoli. Great, satisfying meal! - 7/1/09
BUTIAMLETIRED

Incredible!

62 of 62 people found this review helpful

Delicious!!! Added a little garlic powder, paprika and oregano to the dry sprinkle and used raspberry vinegarette. So yummy and so easy! Will definitely make again. - 3/15/09
OKIEGIRL561

59 of 61 people found this review helpful

I make this a lot. I throw it all in a crockpot and let it slow cook. Very tender and has a great taste. - 7/28/09
SWEETCAROLINE71

Incredible!

37 of 37 people found this review helpful

My husband raved over this dish. I had served it sliced over a bed of rice with a salad on the side and he could not believe how good this healthy meal tasted! Thanks for contributing it. This is going to be one of our new favorites! - 4/30/09
HEALTHYNANA3

Incredible!

29 of 30 people found this review helpful

this was very good..it has a nice lightly sweet flavor. great for a change from the same old grilled chicken and very easy to make. Thanks for sharing it! - 3/15/09
SERENA_DOVE

Very Good

22 of 22 people found this review helpful

Super easy and super good. i made extra sauce and served on a bed of brown rice. - 10/24/09
MOMOF3USMCWIFE

Very Good

20 of 20 people found this review helpful

i made this last night! my glaze never got thick but it was still awesome and i added some more seasonings to the chicken, some oregano, sage, garlic, seasoning salt. but it was really really good. even my teen "said mom, i think this is the best chicken i ever tasted" so this is going on the list! - 4/19/09
LEXIJADE915

Incredible!

19 of 20 people found this review helpful

soo good! I doubled the amount of sauce and in stead of using the skillet, i cooked it in the oven on 350 for 20 minutes, then i added some sauce, then 10 more minutes. - 1/2/12
OFFICEGIRL743

Incredible!

16 of 18 people found this review helpful

This was so easy to make, and it tasted incredible!!! I will make it again, and tell my family and friends about it. - 3/12/09
COUTRN

Very Good

13 of 14 people found this review helpful

I just finished the recipe and ate it. My family and I loved it. I did add onion powder, garlic powder, and small amount of season salt but, the recipe was excellent. will cook it again for my family. - 4/20/09
CHOCTAWLADY1

Incredible!

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

yum. I used chicken tenders. Leftover made a cold ,tasty protein snack the next day. - 4/17/09
GOODKITTEH

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

It was very easy to make and the proportions were just right. I didn't have any thyme so I used Italian seasoning and it turned out great. The only thing I noticed is that as the glaze sits, it gets thicker (for those wondering why it's so runny). Delicious! - 10/19/09
MUJAYNE14

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

This is so easy, and I always have these ingredients on hand. I served this over whole wheat cous cous and it was great. This is definitely going to be a regular on our menu! - 3/29/09
MAINEROCKS

Very Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Yum! Like another suggested, I used garlic powder instead of salt. It was great and I didn't miss the sodium at all. Easy, good, fast - will make again for sure. - 10/30/09
KDKOSMO

Incredible!

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Delicious! I forgot Balsamic Vinegar at the store :( and substituted Rice Vinegar instead. Still turned out great. The honey really makes the chicken sweet. Kids will LOVE this recipe. - 4/28/09
JESSICACAN

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This chicken was amazing! My husband and I loved it. My kids even ate it. Again, very simple to cook but has so much flavor! Definitely going to make this a lot. - 4/20/09
ILOVEAALIYAH

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

it jus looked and smelled weird im really new at cooking but it was delicious and my hubby loved it and hes hands down the pickiest person in then land... thanks - 4/17/09
TIFFANY_SUZANNE

Good

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Although a bit too sweet for my tastes, my roommate (who has a sweet-tooth!) raved about it. The thyme was the best part of this dish IMO, and I may try cutting the honey in half next time.
Thanks for a good recipe. - 9/20/09
SNEAKERSSS

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Absolutely awesome flavours! Definitely a good change up from normal grilled chicken. - 3/16/09
TRICIASHELL

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I LOVED this recipe! I added 1 tsp of dijon mustard, and 1/8 tsp red pepper for some spice. SO good! I'll make this again for sure! - 10/20/09
GSSER5

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Simple and Delicious. Followed recipe exactly and t urned out perfect. Whole family enjoyed and can't wait to eat leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. - 4/14/09
JANDAVY

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

We had this last night and the whole family loved it! My 14 year old said, "I'm not gonna lie, that sauce is the best thing EVER!" - 4/7/09
CD4805490

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Yum, yum, yum. This is super easy to make and incredibly delicious.
- 3/14/09
KT2272

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very,very good!!!! - 3/14/09
CELESTIE4

Good

4 of 12 people found this review helpful

Very easy and good, but I was expecting better because of the high overall rating. I found the chicken to be unexceptional. - 3/26/09
OLIVERSMOM2

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was delicious. I served it as a salad and used the sauce as the dressing. It was really yummy. - 7/7/09
BURGUNDYROSE04

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

why doesn't the picture the same as recipe. picture has what tlloks like bell peppers and other ingredients. shouldn't they match
- 11/6/12
AMYLOVESTZU

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

going to make this again it is great thanks - 9/30/09
CTONYAN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

WOW, my 24 year old daughter said it reminded her of chicken nuggets and my husband loved it. It was excellent and I will be making this a lot.. - 8/21/09
ASTALANYA

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Superb recipe! Make sure to cook chicken slowly to keep the juiciness and lock in the glaze. Trader Joe's fat-free vinagrette works great in a pinch too. - 8/20/09
DYNAMICDEB53

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

What a great dish. I used mine as a marinade and grilled the chicken. My family loved this dish it is going to be a regular for us and great for group bbq's. - 5/5/09
TERRALIONESS

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic - so easy and so good. I bake the chicken, but only because it's easier for me. The thyme really makes this chicken. - 4/28/09
KITOMILLER

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

SOOOO Good!! My kids LOVED it! I did keep the sauce on the side so we could dip, instead of having it covered. The ONLY downfall - it was a PAIN to clean from the pan! :) - 4/15/09
LIPSANTOS

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I mixed the ingredients into a marinade and then baked the chicken. It was easy and very tasty. I will make it again when I have guests because it can bake by itself while I prepare other dishes. - 4/10/09
OOONICKIOOO

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Being a college student I don't know how to cook that much stuff, but this was simple and tasted amazing!! - 4/6/09
DDMOM0507

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was very tasty. It was easy and I'll make it again. - 3/26/09
TP-TINYPAM

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Amazing. It was easy to make and it was restaurant quality. - 3/15/09
MAGGGGG

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I JUST MADE THIS FOR DINNER. MY HUSBAND LOVED IT. - 3/13/09
GREASE31

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 10/5/12
CD6276620

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made it for dinner tonight and it was great. Even my hubby liked it! (and he's not a big honey fan) We'll definitely be making it again. - 8/29/10
NIKKIBENK

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made this recipe as is. Didn't have high expectations because it seemed so simple, but it was delicious. My DH gives it a 4.75 out of 5, which is the highest he's rated any of the recipes I've tried from here so far. Tastes kinda like honey garlic sauce you put on Chinese spare ribs. Yummy! - 6/3/10
RWETHAIRYET

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband who doesn't like much of anything....LOVES THIS!!
Will definitely be making it again. Anything that cooks this fast that hubby likes is a keeper in my book! - 9/17/09
PITTPAT842001

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

OMG.. I made this for my family tonight and it was AMAZING! This will def be one that I make again. Thanks... - 9/17/09
DIVAGLOW

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was so good! I made it a few days ago and will be making it again. - 9/16/09
SCHMORY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

easy to prepar not many elements to the prep and so flavor full. This is going in permenent rotation in my kitchen. - 9/16/09
TKLPICKLE

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Simple and delicious, this is definitely going to enter my rotation! - 9/14/09
CD4351492

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The chicken had a very good flavor and I will make it again. I need to find a way to thicken the sauce a bit more. I tried to cook it longer but it didn't help. - 9/7/09
BIZCHICKIE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We love this recipe! It has so much flavor and the chicken stays tender. Best of all it's fast! I like to make extra sauce because we love the sauce so much. Just be careful not to over cook the sauce as it tends to harden. - 9/1/09
SCHMETTERLING

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this today, and I loved it! It has such a different flavor then you are used to. But it is so good!!! Mmmmm this is going to be on rotation at my house!!! :) - 8/27/09
JADATRACK

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome. Very Easy to make and filling (half of one breast was plenty for me). I served it with some rice and spinach sauted with tomatoes. - 8/20/09
CARTERXOXO

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great taste, easy to make, everyone enjoyed. This recipe now has a home in my file box. - 8/11/09
MACLEODL

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved this! - 8/4/09
CDISHMAN1

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent recipe! I've made this for my family of boys. My husband, 13 year old and 7 year old loved it and so did my mom when she came to visit. It is quick, easy and full of flavor. - 7/28/09
LINZ_AGAIN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very Very Good!! Delicious sweet flavor... and it got the husband approval! :-) - 7/20/09
MUNCHKINLAND

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was too impatient to let the honey/vinegar combo reduce enough to make a glaze. Still good, but I'll think it will be better the next time I make it. I think I'll pound the chicken as mine was a bit overdone due to my fear of undercooking the meat. Good flavor. - 7/14/09
MARIA4988

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was ok, I personally am not a big fan but my boyfriend raved about how good this was! - 7/8/09
CATE195

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Sounds wonderful, I think I will have this tomorrow night. - 7/6/09
MOLS_CM

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I loved this! I really enjoyed the glaze too. It really give the chicken an extra kick. - 7/1/09
SJSFRANCINE

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

simple and quick. Great recipe. - 6/28/09
BUTTERFLIBABY72

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I added garlic powder to it..it was really good...even the picky eaters liked it. will definitely make again - 6/17/09
CLARKBARZ

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very tasty. Making again tonight! :^) - 5/23/09
MAYBESEXY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My whole family loved this!!! - 5/7/09
WITCHCRAFTY

Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Not bad, but nothing to rave about. Probably would try again if I were running low on dinner ideas/ingredients. - 5/4/09
CDEVENING

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was good but a little bland for my taste and my glaze never thickened. I think I will have to try it out again to see if it improves. - 5/4/09
LMH317

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved the taste - light and tasty. Served with 1 cup of rice, my husband had it with pasta and red sauce over it, and really liked it. (he puts red sauce over just about everything, so that doesn't mean he didn't like it without) - 4/30/09
TARAM84

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Really delicious, absolutely loved it. I served it with a baked polenta dish and steamed vegetables :) - 4/25/09
MOMTO3GREATKIDS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was a huge hit at my house last night for all 5 people! That is amazing. I am so happy to have a wonderful new recipe that my whole family enjoys. This will become a regular at my house! It was awesome!! - 4/22/09
BJMELBERG

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband didn't care for it but perhaps it was too much thyme or that I put the balsamic and honey in a too hot pan and scorced it. I will try it again though, I enjoyed it very much. - 4/21/09
LEETIDLER

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I changed this a bit, too, so I'll put it in my tracker separately. I made it with 1 clove of garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, and cranberry/raspberry vinaigrette. Hubby likes a lot of flavor, and this has that! - 4/18/09
ADHARVEY

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The olive oil wasn't really enough to cook the chicken in, mine burnt a bit, and added a bit more honey to even out the vinegar taste, but it was a pretty decent dish overall. Next time will make more glaze, as I like to dip. And either bake the chicken or use way more olive oil. - 4/17/09
LKMARTIN1

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I put it over whole wheat pasta. It was yummy! - 4/17/09
KULRICH746

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very good. Everyone enjoyed it and asked me to make it again soon! - 4/17/09
SONSHINEFEVER

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very tasty! Great recipe. I love chicken and balsalmic together - 4/16/09
CD2345848

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made this for dinner last night. We LOVED it!! It's a keeper. - 4/15/09
CRAN05

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was good. I substituted the dried thyme for fresh, otherwise followed the instructions to the "T". - 4/14/09
WILSONMOM1

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this last night....there where no leftovers! - 4/14/09
HARMONY78

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this last night and my husband said it was good - and he can be picky! I would make this again. - 4/14/09
VIKTORIALYN

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband liked this recipe. I wasn't too sure since vinegar isn't my thing, just ok for me. - 4/11/09
COWGIRL56

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I cooked this last night and it was great! I grilled the chicken breast on my bbq and then drizzled the glaze on top, easy with little clean up and served it with mixed fresh vegies and steemed rice. Great receipe. - 4/11/09
RIPPY1010

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It wasn't the greatest, IMHO. It left a little to be desired. But, the chicken did come out nice and juicy, rather than dry like a lot of other recipes. - 4/10/09
JLCHAMBERS13

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made it tonight and it was very yummy! My husbands first words "is this healthy food" and I said "yes, why?" he said... "because its freakin' awesome!" lol... I thought he was going to say it was gross. I'll def. make this again! - 4/9/09
AMCCOY82

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This recipe was super easy! I loved it to no time at all to prepare or cook. I will definately be making this again. Thanks for the wonderful recipe! - 4/9/09
LYNCHKYGIRL

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this for dinner last night. It was delicious! I doubled the recipe for the glaze portion since I drizzled it over some brown rice and over some acorn squash. I had never really thought of using tarragon on chicken (I'm a rosemary kind of girl) but was very pleased with the results. - 4/8/09
MISTLETOE76

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was SO easy and quick but delicious!! - 4/8/09
CD4099606

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I tried it tonight and I was a litle nervous when the glaze first hit the skillet, but it was very good. - 4/7/09
NANBARR

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good; a hit with my husband. Will definitely make this again! - 4/7/09
SVAUGHN1637

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very good. Even my non-healthy eating husband loved it! It was also very easy. This will certainly become a regular in my house :) - 4/6/09
BOBELLY92

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was Great!! I skipped the oil and baked the chicken and then did the sauce on the side, it didn't really thicken up until after I took it off the heat, I simmered it for a couple minutes. Very tasty! - 4/5/09
ELLEJ81

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I thought it would be a nice change from the normal ho hum chicken, but I was shocked by just how delicious this was! - 4/5/09
CECHONE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Outstanding! My family loved this chicken. - 4/5/09
SANNDEE66

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

it was so easy and i love to cook and the recipe was yummy thankyou - 4/4/09
HIGHPLAINSTANGO

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wonderful combination of flavors! Thyme, balsamic and honey? Wow :) - 4/4/09
SBELL822

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly. The whole family loved it! Next time I will try adding some rosemary. - 4/3/09
DIVA120

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was good. I made a little extra sauce and didn't let it reduce too much and used it for dressing over lettuce. Very good - 4/3/09
SPOOKYJRG

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Any recipe that the kids want more of is awesome! - 4/2/09
-SILVERSON-

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Easy to make and great flavor! I will probably use a little less thyme and a little more honey next time...and there will definitely be a next time! - 4/2/09
HOPE5764

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This an awesome recipe. Very tasty. Defiantly will be cooked again. - 4/2/09
AMONROIG

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was delicious! I made it with salmon instead of chicken, and just had it with steamed spinach. Simple, fast, delicious dinner! I will definitely make this again! - 4/1/09
DREMARGRL

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very easy and good. I served it on a bed of spinach and romain with broccoli cooked and then added at the last. A little sprinkle of slivered almonds and -WOO HOO! - 4/1/09
CK5750

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This recipe was great! It was quick and easy to prepare and my husband loved it. I will definitely make this again. - 4/1/09

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