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Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken
Caprese Chicken cooked right in a sweet, garlic balsamic glaze with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and topped with melted mozzarella cheese! ORIGINAL RECIPE BY KARINA, CAFEDELITES ©
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 50 min👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- skillet
- stove
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 210°C | 410°F.
2
Season each chicken thigh with the oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
dried oregano1 teaspoondried basil1 teaspooncup fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)1/4salt1 teaspoon
3
Heat the oil (or cooking spray) in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about ⏱️ 4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a plate; drain most of the excess oil, leaving about a teaspoon worth.
4
Return the skillet back to the stove; fry garlic until fragrant (about ⏱️ 1 minute). Add the vinegar and brown sugar; stirring to combine while heating through. Bring to a simmer, while stirring occasionally, until glaze has thickened (about ⏱️ 5-6 minutes).
garlic (minced )2 tablespoonstablespoons brown sugar (packed)2 1/2brown sugar (packed)2 tablespoons
5
Return the chicken to the pan, turning in the glaze to evenly coat. Add 1 cup of the tomatoes, whole, around the chicken and place the chicken into the oven. Bake until the chicken is completely cooked through (about ⏱️ 30 minutes). Top each chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese; return back into the oven for a further ⏱️ 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
fresh mozzarella cheese (or Bocconcini, cut into 6x 1/2-inch slices)8 oz
6
Slice the remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes in half; place them on top of the cheese; pour over some of the balsamic sauce from the pan and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.
dried basil1 teaspooncup fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)1/4
7
Optional:
8
If wanting to serve with extra balsamic glaze (as pictured above), make your glaze while the chicken is in the oven. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small pot and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, allowing to simmer while stirring occasionally, until the glaze is thickened and reduced by half (about ⏱️ 5-6 minutes). Drizzle over the chicken when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
217 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
14 g
sodium Content
498 mg
protein Content
21 g
trans Fat Content
0.02 g
cholesterol Content
98 mg
carbohydrate Content
16 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
4 g
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