Name: One Pan Balsamic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
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; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 oz grape tomatoes, halved; 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness; 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other high-heat oil); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Description

One-pan balsamic chicken is such a flavorful weeknight dinner. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps for a no-fuss, Italian-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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For the Sauce:

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
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tomato Mozzarella Topping:

8 oz grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Chicken:

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix the grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes on each side, until lightly golden.
Pour the balsamic sauce into the skillet. It should begin to simmer quickly. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Immediately remove the pan from heat and add the tomato mozzarella mixture over the chicken.
Bake the chicken uncovered for 18–23 minutes, or until fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Mozzarella: If using ciliegine mozzarella (“cherry-size”), cut them in half. If using pearls (smaller), no need to cut.

Chicken Prep: Pound chicken to an even thickness between plastic wrap or inside a Ziploc bag using a mallet or rolling pin. This helps ensure even cooking and a tender texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~6 oz chicken with sauce
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 9.4 g
Sodium: 530.2 mg
Fat: 17.2 g
Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9.8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 40.3 g
Cholesterol: 93.5 mg