Sautéed Chicken with Aged Balsamic and Roasted Garlic

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Pan-seared and finished with a rich aged balsamic reduction paired with roasted garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, aged balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 6 whole garlic cloves on a small baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 25 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside resting on a plate. Add 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar and 2 fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  5. Step 5: Simmer the balsamic for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and reduces to a syrupy glaze.
  6. Step 6: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and stir into the balsamic glaze.
  7. Step 7: Return chicken to the pan and coat with the glaze for 1 minute. Serve chicken topped with garlic-balsamic sauce and thyme sprigs.

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