Balsamic Tomato Mozzarella Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish featuring balsamic vinegar, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet For cooking and baking the chicken.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 oz. grape tomatoes halved
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine or pearls
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 tablespoons high-heat oil avocado oil or similar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard in a bowl to make the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set this delicious sauce aside.
- In another bowl, combine the halved grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season this mixture with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Heat high-heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until lightly golden brown. This step locks in the juices and adds flavor.
- Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor.
- Remove the skillet from heat and top the golden chicken with the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
- Bake the dish uncovered in the preheated oven for 18-23 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once baked, let the skillet rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute in the chicken.
Notes
You can serve this dish with a side of pasta or a fresh green salad.