Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese
This dish features tender chicken breasts baked with a balsamic glaze and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, dried basil, dried oregano, and minced garlic. Mix well.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or rice.