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Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Chicken
This simple yet delicious dish features tender chicken breasts topped with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and melted mozzarella cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients for 2 servings
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- olive oil, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- oregano, to taste
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 tomato, medium
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaf
- Balsamic Glaze
- 1 cup dark balsamic vinegar(240 mL), inexpensive
- ⅓ cup honey(115 g)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- While the chicken is in the oven, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a sauce pot and simmer, stirring occasionally.
- NOTE: It should take about 20 minutes for the mixture to reduce.
- Once the glaze has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top with slices of mozzarella and tomato.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the tomatoes are slightly charred.
- While the chicken is broiling, you can chiffonade (cut into thin strips) the basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and top with basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Info -Estimated values based on one serving size.
- Calories 699
- Fat 22g
- Carbs 55g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 51g
- Protein 61g
