Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken
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October 9, 2019
Persons
4
Serving Size
1 piece
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 t dried oregano
- 1 t dried basil
- 1 t salt
- cracked black pepper
- 1 T olive oil
- 2 T minced garlic
- 1/3 c balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 T brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 c grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 c fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Balsamic Glaze
- 1/3 c balsamic vinegar
- 2 T brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 410.
- Season each breast with the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a plate; drain most of the excess oil, leaving about a teaspoon worth.
- Return the skillet back to the stove; fry garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Add the vinegar and brown sugar; stirring to combine while heating through. Bring to a simmer, while stirring occasionally, until glaze has thickened (about 5-6 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the pan, turning in the glaze to evenly coat. Add 1 cup of the tomatoes, whole, around the chicken and place the chicken into the oven. Bake until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 30 minutes). Top each chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese; return back to the oven for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Slice the remaining 1/2 c of tomatoes in half; place them on top of the cheese; pour over some of the balsamic sauce from the pan and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.
- If you want to serve with extra balsamic glaze (as pictured) make your glaze while the chicken is in the oven. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, allowing to simmer while stirring occasionally, until the glaze is thickened and reduced by half (about 5-6 minutes). Drizzle over the chicken when ready to server.
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken
Serves: 4 servings
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Amount Per Serving: 1 piece
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| Calories | 592.4 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 22.43 g | 34.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 10.56 g | 52.8% | |
| Trans Fat 0.02 g | ||
| Cholesterol 249.02 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium 1041.33 mg | 43.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.89 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.35 g | 5.4% | |
| Sugars 13.71 g | ||
| Protein 74.58 g | ||
| Vitamin A 18.1 % | Vitamin C 10.78 % | |
| Calcium 38.13 % | Iron 11.67 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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