Caprese Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 small chicken breasts or 2 large sliced lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices
• 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade

Directions

1. To make the balsamic reduction, add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 6-8 minutes; set aside and let cool.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, basil and oregano; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using your fingers or a brush, spread the mixture onto both sides of the chicken.
3. Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and cook through until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Top each chicken with mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
5. Serve immediately, topped with tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic reduction and garnished with basil.

Tory 2020-07-08 21:48:55
Adapted from Damn Delicious blog (modified recipe to use chicken breasts instead of thighs).