One-Pan Balsamic Chicken
From Rachel’s Kitchen
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins | Yield: 4–6
Ingredients
Sauce
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons oil (such as avocado or olive oil)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Tomato Mozzarella
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Chicken
2 pounds boneless, skinlesschicken breasts, pounded (to even thickness)
2 Tablespoons avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper (to taste). Set aside.
In a separate bowl, toss together the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and pepper (to taste). Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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 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. 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.
Immediately remove the pan from the heat and add the tomato mozzarella mixture over the chicken.
Bake uncovered for 18–23 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through. Internal temperature should register at 165 degrees F. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes for Fun
Mozzarella: If using ciliegine mozzarella, also known as “cherry size” fresh mozzarella, then cut it in half. If using “pearls” which are smaller size mozzarella balls, then no need to cut in half.
Chicken: To pound the chicken, place the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap or into a gallon size Ziploc bag, and using a mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to even thickness. Make sure not to skip this step. It helps the chicken cook evenly, tenderizes the meat, and results in moist meat.
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