Balsamic Chicken Breast With Cilantro Recipe

Wow your dinner guests with this unbelievably flavorful and easy Balsamic Chicken Breast with Cilantro recipe! Ready in under an hour, this dish boasts tender chicken breasts infused with the rich aroma of balsamic vinegar and vibrant cilantro. This recipe is so simple, yet delivers restaurant-quality results – leaving everyone asking for your secret! Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 386 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 2.8 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Balsamic Chicken Breast With Cilantro

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How to Make Balsamic Chicken Breast With Cilantro

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) in a baking dish.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken.
  4. Add 4-6 cloves of minced garlic to the baking dish.
  5. Generously grind black pepper over the chicken to taste.
  6. Layer 8 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms over the chicken.
  7. Chop 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, including stems and leaves, and sprinkle over the chicken.
  8. Pour 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are coated.
  9. Cover the baking dish and place it on the center rack of the preheated oven.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes for fresh chicken breasts.
  11. For frozen chicken breasts, bake for a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a breast; it should read 165°F (74°C).
  12. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

22g

Carbs

6g