Chicken breast with balsamic vinegar
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Energy Kcal 330
- Carbohydrates g 3.4
- of which sugars g 3.4
- Protein g 29.5
- Fats g 21.4
- of which saturated fat g 3.33
- Fiber g 0.9
- Cholesterol mg 75
- Sodium mg 338
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
- Note plus 1 hour of rest for marinating
PRESENTATION
Petto di pollo all'aceto balsamico is one of those dishes that just gets it right. Seriously, it's from Emilia-Romagna, Italy, where, honestly, they know what they're doing with flavors. Imagine chicken breast taking a delicious turn with balsamic vinegar and all those aromatic herbs—so so good! The magic kicks off with balsamic vinegar from Modena. That's mixed with lemon zest, bay leaf, and rosemary. Really, the chicken ends up tender and kinda tangy. Perfect with your meal.
Then there's a quick pan-sear, giving it a crispy outside while the inside stays juicy. And you know, every bite is a delight. This method turns basic chicken into something really special. Say goodbye to boring meals.
So here's the thing, in Emilia-Romagna, they usually serve this balsamic chicken breast with seasonal veggies or roasted new potatoes. It's great for a quick chicken dinner on a busy night. And look, it's fancy enough for weekend dinners with friends.
And for those who can't get enough of that sweet-sour vibe, there's a balsamic reduction to try. This sauce, slightly sweet and drizzled over the chicken, gives you a real Italian-style balsamic glazed chicken. Really, it feels extra special. The dish shows how a balsamic chicken skillet can pack big flavors with little effort.
Between the herby aroma and that golden pan finish, this healthy chicken meal is easy and always a crowd-pleaser. If you're craving a dish with a tasty Italian twist, this is it. Enjoy the rich flavors and simple elegance—can't go wrong. A true standout on any table.
- INGREDIENTS
- Chicken breast 1.1 lbs (500 g)
- Balsamic vinegar 1 spoonful
- Amaro liqueur 0.7 oz (20 ml) - lemon-flavored
- Lemon juice ½
- Extra virgin olive oil 0.42 cup (100 ml)
- Bay leaves 3 leaves
- Rosemary 1 sprig
- Thyme 2 sprigs
- Garlic 1 clove
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Chicken breast with balsamic vinegar
To prepare the balsamic vinegar chicken breast, start with the marinade: in a bowl put the olive oil 1, then squeeze the juice of half a lemon, filter it with a fine-mesh strainer, and add it to the oil in the bowl 2. Then emulsify the ingredients thoroughly with a whisk or fork. Then add the herbs: the rosemary sprigs, thyme 3
and the bay leaves 4. Then pour in the balsamic vinegar 5, the bitter 6, and emulsify thoroughly.
Now prepare the meat: take the chicken breast and remove the fat filaments (if any), then with a sharp knife start cutting it 7 to obtain slices about 0.5 inches thick 8. Place the chicken breast slices in the marinade bowl 9
and moisten them well. Turn the slices to marinate them on the other side as well 10, then cover with plastic wrap 11 and place them in the fridge for at least an hour. After the necessary time, take a large pan and pour in a drizzle of oil. Brown a clove of garlic 12 and remove it when it is golden.
Place the chicken slices in the pan 13 and brown them well. Then turn them over 14 and continue cooking on the other side 15. Serve the chicken slices still hot!