Description
This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe combines tender, boneless chicken breasts with a flavorful balsamic glaze, sweet honey, and aromatic herbs, topped with juicy grape tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Cooked in a single oven-safe skillet, it offers a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 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
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Tomato Mozzarella Topping
- 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Chicken
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Season the mixture with kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Set this flavorful sauce aside for later use.
- Prepare tomato mozzarella topping: In a separate bowl, combine halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and finely chopped basil. Season generously with kosher salt and fresh black pepper. Toss gently to mix and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season the chicken breasts all over with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the chicken in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they develop a light golden brown color.
- Add sauce and simmer: Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet. The sauce should come to a quick simmer. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to enhance flavor. Immediately remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add tomato mozzarella topping: Spoon the tomato, mozzarella, and basil mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Bake the dish: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 18 to 23 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, indicating it is fully cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring moist and tender chicken.
Notes
- Make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute fresh mozzarella with shredded mozzarella if ciliegine or pearls are unavailable.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish before baking.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
