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caprese chicken

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
@jostlori
San Diego

An easy weekday dinner. You can use breast halves, just modify the cooking times. Balsamic reduction is sold ready-made at the grocery, but it's easy (and less expensive!) to make your own. I keep homemade reduction in the fridge at all times.

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(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For caprese chicken

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided use
  • 4
    thin chicken breast fillet slices (about 1 lb total)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3/4 c
    red onion, diced
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 c
    halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/8 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 2 tsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp
    honey
  • 4 oz
    fresh mozarella, cubed
  • IF YOU CAN GET IT, IT'S BETTER TO USE CILIEGINE MOZARELLA (SMALL, BITE SIZED BALLS) OR BOCCONCINI (SLIGHTLY LARGER BITE SIZED BALLS). JUST MAKE SURE YOUR FRESH MOZARELLA IS BITE-SIZED.
  • 1/4 c
    balsamic vinegar reduction (or glaze)
  • 1/4 c
    tightly packed fresh basil, thinly sliced

How To Make caprese chicken

  • 1
    Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat until the oil is hot, but not smoking. Add the fillets and cook for two minutes per side, or until the chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
  • 2
    To the same pan over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and cook until it is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Scrape up any brown bits left in the pan. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Don't let it burn!
  • 3
    Add the cherry tomatoes, thyme, balsamic vinegar and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • 4
    Return the chicken fillets to the pan, nestling the chicken into the tomatoes. Scatter the mozarella throughout. Cover the pan and remove from the heat. Let sit for several minutes to allow the cheese to get soft.
  • 5
    Uncover, drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top, and sprinkle with the fresh basil. Serve warm. Make sure to serve crusty bread to sop up the delicious juices.
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