Description
This Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in a tangy balsamic sauce with a fresh tomato mozzarella topping. It’s a delightful and easy meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- such as avocado or olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- minced
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 8 oz. grape tomatoes
- halved
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the balsamic mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In the last 10 minutes of baking, add grape tomatoes and mozzarella balls on top of the chicken.
- Remove from the oven and top with chopped basil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before baking. Serve with a side salad or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with tomato mozzarella topping
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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