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Balsamic Marinated Chicken Breasts




Source of Recipe


Southern Living


Recipe Introduction


Prep: 10 min., Chill: 2 hrs., Cook: 16 min., Bake: 20 min. Just brown the chicken, and pop it in the oven before your guests arrive. While it bakes, you can slice fresh oranges or pluck a few sprigs of rosemary for garnish.



List of Ingredients




2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt, divided
6 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper


Recipe



Combine first 3 ingredients and 1 teaspoon salt in a zip-top plastic freezer bag or large shallow dish, and add chicken. Seal or cover, and chill 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Sprinkle evenly with pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

Heat a large ungreased cast-iron skillet or grill skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken, in batches, in hot skillet 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned. Place chicken in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until done.

Yield: Makes 6 servings