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One Pan Balsamic Chicken πŸ—


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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For the Sauce:

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar πŸ‡
2 Tbsp. honey 🍯
2 Tbsp. oil (such as avocado or olive oil) πŸ₯‘
2 garlic cloves, minced πŸ§„
1 tsp. Italian seasoning 🌿
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 🍢
For the Tomato Mozzarella:

8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved πŸ…
8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls) πŸ§€
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil 🌿
For the Chicken:

2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness πŸ—
2 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high-heat oil πŸ₯‘
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper πŸ§‚


Instructions

1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients (balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard). Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. πŸ₯„

2️⃣ In a separate bowl, toss together the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. πŸ…πŸ§€πŸŒΏ

3️⃣ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). πŸ”₯

4️⃣ Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper, to taste. When the pan is hot and the oil is shimmering, add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly golden brown. 🍳

5️⃣ Add the balsamic sauce mixture. It should quickly come to a simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. 🍢

6️⃣ Immediately remove the pan from the heat and add the tomato mozzarella mixture over the chicken. πŸ§€πŸ…

7️⃣ Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through. The internal temperature should register at 165Β°F (74Β°C). Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving. πŸ•’

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 Kcal