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A simple homemade sauce is used to baste this Balsamic Glazed Chicken as it cooks. The result is tender chicken with a slightly sweet, and tangy taste.

This recipe is very very old – I posted it very early on in my blog, but never had a picture. It needed to be resurrected, and redone because, it’s so darn good. It’s one of my favorite weeknight recipes to make because it tastes special, but it’s super easy to make.

This is a huge favorite with my family. It might be the name, but I also think it has something to do with the fabulous flavor of the sauce.

What’s in a name?

Although Sticky Chicky is what I’ve always called it, people who are grownups might prefer to call it by its fancy name, “Balsamic Glazed Chicken”. Potato, Potahto….

This dinner is one that whenever I serve it to people, I am ALWAYS asked for the recipe. It’s so tasty, and full of flavour (and easy), and appeals to pretty much everyone (except vegetarians. Vegetarians won’t like this…)

How many does this feed?

This recipe does serve 4 – and although you can halve it,if I were you, I’d keep the measurements for the sauce so you have extra to splash over your mashed potatoes. You’re SO welcome.

Love Balsamic Glazed recipes? Try these!! Roasted Chicken Thighs or Balsamic Glazed Salmon, or Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops!

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Why this recipe works:

SIMPLE – it’s really just a case of cooking chicken, making a glaze and letting it cook while you pull together some side dishes.
HOMEMADE – this is going to be amazing, and perfect to serve to family and friends!
DELICIOUS – the balance of flavors in this recipe works well, and pairs with any kind of side you like!

chicken with green beans on a white plate

Kylee’s Notes & FAQs

What temperature should chicken be cooked to?
Chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees F when tested in the thickest part using a digital thermometer.

What to serve with glazed chicken? Try these epic sauteed green beans, or roasted broccoli and a starchy side like rice, scalloped potatoes or mashed potatoes

Tent the chicken with foil to keep it warm while you make the glaze.
Keep an eye on the heat – your glaze will burn, and that won’t taste good at all!

Recipe Ingredients and Possible Substitutes

The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.

ingredients laid out on a board and labeled

Chicken Breasts – I use boneless skinless chicken breasts, but chicken thighs can also be used
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Garlic
Tomato Paste
Chicken Stock
Balsamic Vinegar
Honey

How to make this recipe

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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Step 1: Cook the chicken

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook a few minutes each side, until slightly brown on all sides.

Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.

2 step process showing how to cook chicken

Step 2: Make the glaze

Add garlic to pan; saute over medium heat for 2 minutes. Don’t over cook, it tastes nasty if you burn it. (Just saying).

Stir in tomato paste and slowly add chicken stock, scraping to dissolve any bits clinging to bottom of pan. Increase heat to medium-high; add vinegar and honey and rapidly boil for 3 minutes to reduce liquid to one cup.

6 step process for making balsamic glaze for chicken

Step 3: Return chicken to pan and continue cooking

Transfer chicken to pan; reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking, turning regularly, about 12-15 minutes or until liquid thickens and becomes a dark mahogany glaze and chicken is done.

3 step process showing how to make glaze chicken

Step 4: Serve

Serve with some mashed potatoes to sop up all the yummy sauce, and maybe some steamed vegetables if you must 😉

Devour.

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