Balsamic Baked Chicken Breasts with Mozzarella
Balsamic Baked Chicken Breasts with Mozzarella
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
408
kcalIngredients
4 skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or basil, to garnish
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
cracked black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, (5-6 cloves garlic)
1/4 red onion, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 430°F.
- In a baking dish, place chicken breasts and drizzle with olive oil. Season with oregano, basil, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Rub seasoning all over each breast. Arrange the tomatoes and red onion around the chicken in the dish.
- In a jug, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, sugar and remaining garlic to combine. Pour over the chicken breasts, flip each breast in the sauce to evenly coat.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Sprinkle with cheese and broil (or grill) for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with parsley, and serve with rice or pasta drizzled with the pan juices.
