Name: Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Description

This Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe features juicy chicken breasts baked to perfection with a tangy balsamic glaze, served with a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad.

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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard to create the sauce.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, drizzle with avocado oil, and season with Kosher salt and fresh black pepper.
Pour the balsamic sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the tomato mozzarella salad by combining the halved grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil in a bowl.
Once the chicken is cooked, serve it with the tomato mozzarella salad on the side.

Notes

Feel free to marinate the chicken in the balsamic sauce for a few hours for enhanced flavor. Serve with a side of your choice 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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