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Rosemary Balsamic Oven Roasted Chicken
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Juicy and tender Rosemary Balsamic Oven Roasted Chicken marinated in balsamic vinegar and flavored with aromatic herbs. This easy recipe is perfect for dinner paired with your favorite side dishes.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Balsamic, Chicken, Rosemary
Servings: 6 people
Author: Jasmin Foster
Ingredients
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon rosemary
  • salt & pepper to taste
Balsamic Glaze
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey
Instructions
  1. Pound chicken breasts using meat pounder or rolling pin until half an inch thick.
  2. Mix balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, garlic, and rosemary.
  3. Add to plastic zipped bag and then add pounded chicken breasts.
  4. Seal bag (removing as much air as possible) and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours (preferably overnight for 6-8 hours).
  5. Pre heat oven to 425 F. Remove chicken from bag and place on parchment line roasting pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides to taste.

  6. Cook chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

  7. Preheat oven to 425 F. Remove the chicken from the bag and place on parchment-lined roasting pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides to taste.

  8. Take the leftover marinade and remove the rosemary by using a strainer. Add the leftover rosemary overtop the chicken.

  9. Cook chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes  

  10. While chicken cooks add leftover marinade to a small saucepan. Add an additional ½ cup of balsamic vinegar and ¼ cup of honey. Cook until it reduces to a thin glaze (should reach a temperature of 165 F to fill bacteria). Remove from heat. The glaze may continue to thicken.

  11. During the last five minutes remove the chicken from the oven. Brush the balsamic glaze over top of the chicken. Return to the oven and continue to cook for up 5 more minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Remove from oven allow to cook for a few minutes.

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