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Balsamic Glazed One Pan Chicken Recipe

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This Balsamic Glazed One Pan Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring tender, boneless chicken breasts seared and then baked with a flavorful balsamic honey glaze, fresh grape tomatoes, and melted mozzarella topped with fresh basil, it combines savory, sweet, and fresh elements for a well-rounded dish. The entire recipe cooks in a single oven-safe skillet, minimizing cleanup without compromising on flavor.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp oil (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 and Cheese Mixture

  • 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

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. Make the tomato and cheese mixture: In another bowl, gently toss halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking.
  4. Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado or other high-heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Once the oil is shimmering hot, add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until each side is lightly golden brown.
  5. Add the balsamic sauce: Pour the prepared balsamic glaze over the seared chicken in the skillet. The sauce should quickly come to a simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, incorporating that flavor into the sauce.
  6. Top with tomato and cheese mixture: Remove the skillet from the heat immediately and evenly spread the tomato, mozzarella, and basil mixture over the chicken breasts.
  7. Bake the dish: Place the skillet uncovered into the preheated oven. Bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Rest before serving: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron or stainless steel for searing and baking in the same pan.
  • You can substitute fresh mozzarella balls with sliced mozzarella if unavailable.
  • Adjust honey amount to taste for desired sweetness in the balsamic glaze.
  • For a slightly tangier flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or over pasta to make it a complete meal.

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