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Mozzarella Butterflied Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze
Mozzarella Butterflied Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze
This savory stovetop chicken recipe brings the delightful flavors of a traditional Caprese salad to your dining table. Featuring sweet grape tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, aromatic basil, and a rich balsamic glaze, this dish elevates otherwise basic chicken breasts to an exquisite culinary experience. It is the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation because you can transition from refrigerator to table in just twenty short minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless 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 the 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, 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 chicken is done cooking, turn off heat and move 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 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. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Before crafting this culinary masterpiece, it’s prudent to note a helpful tip: for an easier cleanup, place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap before pounding them with a meat mallet or rolling pin. This method will keep your kitchen tidy while ensuring your chicken is perfectly shaped.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 117mg (39%)Sodium: 497mg (22%)Potassium: 628mg (18%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 815IU (16%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 322mg (32%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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