One Pan Balsamic Chicken
One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a flavorful weeknight dinner, made with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Equipment
- oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
Sauce
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. oil, such as avocado or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Chicken and Toppings
- 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high-heat oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown.
- Add the balsamic sauce mixture, and let it come to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the tomato mozzarella mixture over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature should register at 165F).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If using ciliegine mozzarella, cut in half. If using pearls, no need to cut.
- Pound the chicken evenly between plastic wrap or in a Ziploc bag to ensure even cooking.
Notes
This recipe was originally published without balsamic vinegar, leading to confusion; it has since been updated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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