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One Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe

One Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe
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This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a tangy balsamic and honey glaze, topped with fresh grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a delicious and easy-to-make meal. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. oil (avocado or olive oil)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

Tomato Mozzarella

  • 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil

Chicken

  • 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, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. Combine tomato and mozzarella: In another bowl, toss halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and finely chopped basil together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get ready for baking.
  4. Sear the chicken: Heat avocado oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden brown.
  5. Add sauce and scrape pan: Pour the prepared balsamic sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken. It will quickly begin to simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Add tomato mozzarella topping: Remove the skillet from heat immediately and spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  7. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices and flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron to easily transfer from stovetop to oven.
  • Adjust baking time slightly based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
  • Fresh mozzarella can be substituted with shredded mozzarella in a pinch, though texture will differ.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

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