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Mozzarella Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze
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Mozzarella Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 bonelessskinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • ½ small red onion finely diced
  • 8 oz. Ciliegine fresh Mozzarella, quartered
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the prepared chicken breasts with Italian seasoning and garlic powder on both sides and add to the hot skillet.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • Cook until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
  • While the chicken is cooking, combine the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
  • Simmer until the mixture thickens and is reduced by half, stirring frequently for approximately 5-6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine grape tomatoes, red onion, fresh Mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
  • When the chicken is done cooking, turn off the heat and move the skillet to a cool burner.
  • While still in the skillet, top each chicken breast with the tomato and mozzarella mixture and cover for a couple of minutes or just until the tomatoes are warmed through.
  • To serve, transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Top each breast with the tomato mixture and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.