Description
A nourishing and satisfying one-bowl meal featuring tender chicken glazed in a balsamic reduction, served over grains and fresh greens with vibrant toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced almonds or walnuts
- Optional: 1 avocado, sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Prepare mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and any optional toppings.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Pour leftover marinade into a saucepan, simmer over medium heat until reduced by half and thickened.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa/rice, greens, tomatoes, onions, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with any optional add-ins.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier results. Don’t overcook it—use a meat thermometer to check. Keep balsamic glaze separate for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: balsamic chicken, healthy bowl, grain bowl, chicken recipe, meal prep