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Valentine’s One Pan Balsamic Chicken

Delicious Valentine’s One Pan Balsamic Chicken for a Romantic Dinner

This Valentine’s One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a delightful dish that delivers restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 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
  • Kosher salt salt
  • Fresh black pepper pepper
Toppings
  • 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
Chicken
  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high-heat oil

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss together the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cooking
  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly golden brown.
  3. Add the balsamic sauce mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Immediately remove the pan from heat and add the tomato mozzarella mixture over the chicken.
  5. Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165F.
  6. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 11.6gProtein: 40.3gFat: 17.2gSodium: 530.2mgSugar: 9.4g

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be customized with various ingredients such as cherry tomatoes or bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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