Description
Tender chicken breasts glazed in a tangy balsamic reduction and roasted tomatoes. This Italian-inspired dish balances acidity and sweetness with halal-friendly ingredients. Juicy chicken skin glistens under a glossy glaze, while tomatoes offer bright, concentrated flavor. Perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
4 (6 oz each) boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
4 large ripe tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels
Halve tomatoes lengthwise and remove cores
Mince garlic uniformly
Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a saucepan
Simmer for 15 minutes until glaze thickens to syrup consistency
Brush glaze over both sides of chicken breasts
Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment
Arrange tomato halves around chicken
Shake roasted salt over tomatoes and herbs onto the baking sheet
Roast at 375°F for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature
Notes
For halal compliance, ensure vinegar is unlabeled as alcohol-derived or produced through natural fermentation
Use cherry tomatoes for sweeter contrast
Add 1–2 tbsp water to glaze if too thick
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 2 tomato halves
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg