Balsamic Caprese Chicken

5 from 4 votes

What's funny about quick and easy dinner recipes using chicken breasts is that they often end up shredded in something. But Balsamic Caprese Chicken isn't!

Prep Time1

Cook Time14

Total Time1 14

Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes

Keyword: balsamic reduction, basil, healthy dinner, healthy recipe, main dish, mozzarella, tomatoes

Servings: servings

Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

4 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
2 Tomatoes sliced
Mozzarella fresh, sliced
Basil Leaves fresh

Marinade

1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
2 Cloves Garlic minced
2 teaspoons Basil dried
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
3/4 teaspoon Salt
Dash of Black Pepper

Balsamic Reduction

1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Sugar

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Instructions

In a ziploc bag, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
1/4 Cup Olive Oil, 1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar, 2 Cloves Garlic, 2 teaspoons Basil, 1/2 teaspoon Sugar, 3/4 teaspoon Salt, Dash of Black Pepper
Add the chicken, pressing out the air and sealing.
4 Chicken Breasts
Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the balsamic reduction
In a high lipped skillet, over medium high heat, add the vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.
1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
Simmer for 10-15 minutes and remove from the heat to cool and thicken.
Remove the chicken from the fridge.
Heat a grill to medium high heat or heat the oven to 350.
Place the chicken on the grill and turn down to medium heat. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
In the oven method, merely put the chicken in a pan and cook for 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken and top with two slices of tomato per breast and mozzarella cheese.
Mozzarella, 2 Tomatoes
Place under a broiler until melted.
Remove the chicken to a place and drizzle with the balsamic reduction and sprinkle with basil, as well as a crack of black pepper if desired.
Basil Leaves

Notes

left overs should be kept in the refrigerator.

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