Description
Savor the irresistible One Pan Balsamic Chicken that brings Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table. Succulent chicken breasts glazed with tangy balsamic reduction promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 8 ounces (226 grams) grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant balsamic sauce by blending vinegar, honey, minced garlic, oil, mustard, and Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then reserve for later use.
- Prepare a fresh tomato-mozzarella garnish by combining halved grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil. Season lightly with salt and pepper, setting aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Heat oven to 400°F and warm a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and quickly sear chicken pieces, creating a golden exterior in 1-2 minutes per side without fully cooking through.
- Pour balsamic sauce into the hot skillet, allowing it to bubble and release caramelized chicken bits from the pan bottom. This step intensifies the overall flavor profile.
- Distribute the prepared tomato-mozzarella mixture evenly across the chicken, ensuring a balanced coverage of cheese and vegetables.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven. Bake for 18-23 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and tomatoes develop a slight char.
- Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness and moisture.
Notes
- Choose high-quality balsamic vinegar for deeper, richer flavor that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Fresh mozzarella works best, creating creamy pockets that melt beautifully during baking and complement the tangy balsamic sauce.
- For gluten-free version, verify your mustard and seasonings are certified gluten-free, allowing those with dietary restrictions to enjoy this delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg