Lemon-Balsamic Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Cooked in a vibrant lemon-balsamic sauce with sun-ripened cherry tomatoes. This Italian-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 285 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
pinch pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; season chicken breasts with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 3: Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes soften but hold shape, then return chicken to skillet. Cook for 2 more minutes to coat chicken evenly with sauce, ensuring it's heated through.