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Balsamic Glazed One Pan Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Recipe

Balsamic Glazed One Pan Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Recipe
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Serves
6
Calories
380 kcal
Carbs
11.60 g

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cupbalsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp.honey
  • 2 Tbsp.oil such as avocado or olive oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tsp.Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp.Dijon mustard
  • 8 oz.grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz.fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
  • 2 Tbsp.finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 lb.boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
  • 2 Tbsp.avocado oil or other high-heat oil
  • —Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, toss the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  4. 4

    In a large oven-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper to taste. When the pan is hot and the oil shimmers, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown. Add the balsamic sauce mixture. It should start to simmer quickly. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  5. 5

    Remove the pan from the heat and distribute the tomato mozzarella mixture over the chicken.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. The internal temperature should register at 165F. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.