I simply can’t with this recipe. I mean, I can. But you know, like, I can’t even. Easy, everyday ingredients, transformed into delicious and tasty food. It’s what I live for. There’s nothing more than chicken, spices, some fresh cherry tomatoes (!) and fresh herbs. And it’s SO. GOOD.
Jen and I are so excited to bring you this recipe for spring/almost summer. If you don’t already follow her, you should. She’s one of my greatest inspirations as a friend, workout partner, and coach. She spends her days working to improve the lives of those around her, through excercise and healthy eating habits. That’s where I come in!
As you know, Jen and I have been working together for the past year or so to bring you quick and easy recipes such as this chicken dish, as well as transformational dishes like our Cauliflower Rice Paella, which is basically a slightly healthier take on a normally indulgent meal.
And there’s nothing I love more than fresh ingredients that look stunning!
So do yourself, your body, and your tastebuds a favor. Try this dish. It’s quick, easy, and packed with bursting flavor. Literally, the tomatoes burst in your mouth!
Balsamic Mustard Chicken w/ Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (3-4 breasts depending on the size)
- 3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Chopped fresh herbs about 1/3 cup ( I used chives, parsley, & basil)
Instructions
- 1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using paper towels, pat the chicken dry. In a small bowl whisk together the salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken on both sides.
- 2) Heat a large pan over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Add the rice wine vinegar to the pan. This will help to deglaze the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until most of the vinegar has cooked down. Then turn off heat.
- 3) Stir together the balsamic, dijon, and honey. Pour over chicken and make sure chicken is well coated with this mixture. Cover pan and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove pan and add the tomatoes. Cover and place back in the oven for 5 more minutes, until tomatoes are heated through and start to burst! Remove, sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve!
Because you can.
Lorrena Paz
April 19, 2016 at 8:09 pmDo you have the nutritional info for the Balsamic Mustard Chicken?
Life is but a Dish
April 19, 2016 at 8:12 pmSorry, I don’t. But you are welcome to type in the ingredients to any online calorie counter. There are many tools out there!
Keith @ How's it Lookin?
April 22, 2016 at 10:02 amI gotta try this. Chicken prepared like this is so flavorful, thanks for the idea
Kim
April 25, 2016 at 4:54 pmDelicious ! My family loved this. Thank you for sharing
Life is but a Dish
April 25, 2016 at 7:07 pmI’m so glad Kim!!!
Todd Rygelski
December 27, 2016 at 11:54 amIs this cooked in a cast iron skillet or just a regular skillet?
Life is but a Dish
December 27, 2016 at 1:57 pmYou can use either! Just make sure whatever skillet you use is also oven safe since you finish the dish in the oven.
Sheryl Becker
January 11, 2017 at 5:57 pmThis was delicious! I used a cast iron skillet and cooked a little less time in the oven. Kids even loved it and thought it was funny the tomatoes had exploded.
Life is but a Dish
January 11, 2017 at 6:21 pmYay! So glad everyone loved it! It’s one of my faves 🙂
MARIA ALICIA
January 17, 2017 at 10:58 amWhat a delicious and easy recipe, my husband loved it! Thank you so much for posting this, made my Sunday a bit easier!
Life is but a Dish
January 17, 2017 at 12:11 pmI’m SO happy to hear this!
Casey Hester
March 22, 2017 at 12:17 pmWhat can you serve with it as sides? Pasta? Roasted veggies?
Life is but a Dish
March 22, 2017 at 12:40 pmAny or all would be great! I would prefer rice or quinoa with it, or more veggies!
Rhoda dklute
August 20, 2018 at 3:30 pmI made this wonderful dish. I loved it but my husband loved it more because he likes anything with balsamic vinegar unit. I will definitely make this again. The cherry tomatoes added was perfect snd so tasty. Thin you Laney. ❤️
Life is but a Dish
August 24, 2018 at 11:10 amYay! So glad you enjoyed it!