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Balsamic Chicken with Tomato Mozzarella

A delicious dish that combines sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar with fresh tomatoes and creamy mozzarella for a delightful weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Balsamic Sauce
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. oil (avocado or olive)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Tomato Mozzarella Mix
  • 8 oz. grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
Chicken
  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
  • 2 Tbsp. avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  2. In another bowl, toss the grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil together. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown.
  3. Add the balsamic sauce mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and top the chicken with the tomato mozzarella mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered for 18 to 23 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 165F. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish is great served with a side of rice, quinoa, or a simple green salad. Feel free to modify the herbs and spices based on your taste.