Description
This Balsamic Chicken is juicy, rich, and bursting with summer vibes. It’s all about tender chicken marinated in a tangy-sweet balsamic blend, topped with melty mozzarella and juicy tomatoes, finished with fresh basil. It’s an easy meal that feels gourmet—perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp honey
4 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
16 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
4 tbsp vegetable oil
4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded evenly
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard.
Marinate chicken: Pour over chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for max flavor).
Cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes per side).
Add cheese and tomatoes: In the last few minutes of cooking, top each chicken piece with mozzarella and a handful of grape tomatoes. Cover to melt.
Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve hot or portion into containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinate Time: 30 minutes - optional
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 / Serving
- Fat: 24g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 12g / Serving
- Protein: 42g / Serving