Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable balsamic chicken breast with cilantro, a culinary symphony that blends tangy balsamic vinegar, aromatic cilantro, and succulent chicken breasts into a harmonious dish. This main course boasts a delightful balance of flavors, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing tomato and avocado salad, a creamy mashed cauliflower, and a delightful balsamic glaze that elevates the chicken to new heights of flavor. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where every bite tells a story of culinary excellence.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BALSAMIC CHICKEN
A tasty, easy-to-make chicken dish -- my husband loves it. Sometimes I cut the chicken in strips,and serve over pasta.
Provided by SHERRYLYNN2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, sugar, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl, place the chicken breasts in the marinade, and marinate for 10 minutes on each side.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken in the heated pan and cook until they start to brown and are no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side. Pour the marinade into the skillet, and cook until it thickens slightly, turning the chicken breasts over once or twice, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
BALSAMIC CHICKEN {EASY MARINADE}
Robustly flavored Balsamic Chicken! Chicken is soaked in a flavorful garlic and herb + balsamic vinegar marinade then grilled to browned perfection.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag (or you can use a bowl).
- In a mixing bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour marinade over chicken in bag (or bowl). Seal bag while pressing out excess air.
- Rub marinade over chicken (I also like to twist and tie top of bag so marinade fully covers the chicken).
- Let marinade in fridge for 2 to 8 hours for breasts and 2 to 24 hours for thighs.
- Heat over medium-high heat to 400 degrees. Partway through heating don't forget to clean and oil grill grates (with a little vegetable oil or olive oil using tongs and a balled up paper towel).
- Remove chicken from marinade while shaking excess marinade off back into bag. Transfer to grill and cook covered about 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- Cook time varies based on thickness, check internal temperature of chicken in thickest portion to 165 degrees for doneness.
- Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND GARLIC
This is a quick, easy and impressive gourmet dish. Goes great with roasted new potatoes.
Provided by colleenlora
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Rinse the mushrooms and pat dry. Season the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and saute the chicken until it is nicely browned on one side (about 3 minutes).
- Add the garlic. Turn the chicken breasts and scatter the mushrooms over them. Continue frying, shaking the skillet and stirring the mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add the vinegar, broth, bay leaf and thyme. Cover tightly and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Transfer the chicken to a warm serving platter and cover with foil. Set aside. Continue simmering the sauce, uncovered, over medium high heat for about 7 minutes. Swirl in the butter or margarine and discard the bay leaf. Pour this mushroom sauce mixture over the chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 286.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO BUTTER
The spicy heat of the chicken pairs beautifully with the flavorful cilantro butter in this original recipe from Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas. We added spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar to the chicken, which complemented the other spices that are brushed over the chicken before grilling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Brush over chicken. , Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREAST WITH CILANTRO
Here is a quick and easy chicken dish that can be thrown together in a few minutes and will impress your dinner guests as if you have been in the kitchen all day. Every time someone new tries this they insist it is the best chicken they have had. It also provides a wonderful aroma with the balsamic vinegar and clilantro mixture when cooking.
Provided by Kenneth Davidson
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the chicken breasts into a baking pan.
- Pour the olive oil over chicken.
- Add the garlic cloves, chopped, to the pan over chicken.
- Grind the black pepper over chicken to suit your taste.
- Layer the fresh mushrooms over the chicken in the pan.
- Cut or chop the fresh cilantro into small pieces over the chicken.
- Include the stems and leaves.
- Pour the Balsamic vinegar over chicken to cover the breasts.
- Cover the baking dish an place on center rack of oven for 40 minutes.
- I have also made this recipe using frozen chicken breasts from the freezer when in a hurry for a dish.
- If chicken is frozen cook for a total of 1 hour 20 minutes and check to insure chiken is done by cutting into one of the breasts.
BALSAMIC MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a recipe I made up after eating LOADS of bland chicken breasts. Chicken is so easy to prepare and this recipe makes the meat extra tender and juicy.
Provided by R.Upchurch
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, water, onion, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, parsley, chili powder, and oregano in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, or lightly grease a broiler pan. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade, and place the chicken breasts onto the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 244.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREASTS
"This quick savory chicken is a family favorite. It's easy, healthy and satisfying. Served with a salad or whole wheat roll, it's a perfect meal that's good enough for company!" Denise Johanowicz - Madison, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, pepper and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat., In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, cook onion until tender. Add water, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add the vinegar, thyme and rosemary; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED FRUITY BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO SALAD.
Fire up your grill for this elegant and tasty summer meal. The balsamic glaze can be made up to a week ahead and kept until you're ready to use it. This is quick and easy to make but also very impressive. My entry in the "Ready, Set, Cook" competition.
Provided by dale7793
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium high heat, bring the vinegar to a boil and cook until it is reduced by half, 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the molasses and black pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Brush the balsamic glaze into the chicken and place on the heated grill to start cooking.
- When the chicken is nearly done place the peaches on the grill, cut side down and grill until they are nicely brown (about 2 minutes).
- Turn them over, brush the cut side with the balsamic glaze, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the peaches and chicken from the grill and give them another coat of glaze.
- ---SALADDRESSING---.
- Combine the cilantro and olive oil in a blender or processor and puree.
- Whisk in the vinegar,onion, salt and pepper.
- Toss the dressing through the prepared lettuce and cucumber.
- ---TOSERVE---.
- To serve this dish, place the salad onto two plates.
- Lay a sliced chicken breast on top of the salad and place two peach halves beside the chicken.
- Scatter the shaved parmesan over the top and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality balsamic vinegar. Look for a variety that is thick and syrupy, with a rich, sweet, and slightly acidic taste.
- If you don't have any balsamic vinegar on hand, you can substitute a mixture of red wine vinegar and brown sugar. The flavor won't be quite as complex, but it will still be delicious.
- Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the flavors to penetrate the meat and make it more tender.
- When cooking the chicken, be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked chicken is dry and tough, so cook it until it is just cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Balsamic chicken breast with cilantro is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The balsamic vinegar marinade gives the chicken a sweet and tangy flavor, while the cilantro adds a fresh, herbaceous note. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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