Sour Sweet Chicken Breast Fillets

I will provide you with a simple and tasty recipe to prepare sour sweet chicken breast fillets.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast fillets
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Aromatic herbs as desired (such as rosemary or thyme)
• 1 clove of garlic

Preparation

1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey until smooth to make the marinade.
3. Take the chicken breast fillets and make sure they are clean and boneless. Make small cuts on the surface to allow the marinade to penetrate better.
4. Arrange the fillets in a baking dish and season them with salt, pepper, and the chopped aromatic herbs. Add the clove of garlic, either crushed or whole, depending on your preference for the intensity of the aroma.
5. Pour the marinade over the chicken fillets, making sure they are all well coated.
6. Let the fillets marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally for an hour.
7. Bake the fillets for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is well cooked and has absorbed the marinade, turning them halfway through to achieve an even golden brown color.
8. Once cooked, let the fillets rest for a few minutes before serving.

To give the dish an even more Italian touch, you could garnish the fillets with a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Interesting Fact

The term “agro” refers to the sweet and sour taste that is typical of Italian cuisine, created in the dish by the use of lemon and honey. This combination of flavors is particularly suited to chicken and can be enriched with various aromatic herbs to create variations on the theme.