Easy Chicken with Parsley Balsamic Sauce and Feta

Name: Easy Chicken with Parsley Balsamic Sauce and Feta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 lemon; 3 cloves garlic; 1/8 cup maple syrup; 2 Tablespoons spicy brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce; 3 pounds chicken breast; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 6 ounces feta cheese

Andrea January 9, 2026

Servings: 8 Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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This chicken is so simple and full of flavor. Fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, lemon and maple syrup balance the sweet and tangy flavors in the sauce while hot sauce gives it a spicy bite. With only a few easy steps, this chicken makes the perfect dinner.

This marinade originally started as a salad dressing and with a few adjustments became a favorite marinade and dipping sauce for chicken. Serve with crumbled feta for the perfect salty bite.

What should I serve with parsley balsamic chicken?

This chicken pairs great along side roasted or mashed potatoes, rice, or quinoa. Serve with some roasted vegetables and fresh dinner rolls for a filling and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Flat-leaf parsley
Extra-virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Red-wine vinegar
Lemon
Garlic
Maple syrup
Spicy brown mustard
Salt, pepper
Hot sauce (I like Frank’s)
Chicken breast
Avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
Feta cheese

How to Make Chicken

Step 1: In a blender, combine first 10 ingredients and blend until smooth.

Step 2: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Cover with enough of the sauce to be thickly coated, stir. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.

Step 3: Cover chicken with plastic wrap or foil and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 6 hours.

Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Drop chicken breast pieces onto hot skillet. Sear on all sides, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.

Step 5: Plate chicken breast pieces and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.

Storage

Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Easy Chicken with Parsley Balsamic Sauce and Feta

Author: Andrea Cooking Method: Grilling, Sauteing Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: E Easy F From Scratch High Protein Quick Meals

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Rest Time 60 mins Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 526

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

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Instructions

In a blender, combine first 10 ingredients and blend until smooth.
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Cover with enough of the sauce to be thickly coated, stir. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
Cover chicken with plastic wrap or foil and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 6 hours.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Drop chicken breast pieces onto hot skillet. Sear on all sides, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
Plate chicken breast pieces and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.