Servings
Font
Back
0 from 105 votes

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 ©

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 skinless bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or a light spray of cooking oil spray
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, divided
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese or Bocconcini, cut into 6x ½-inch slices
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chiffonade
Balsamic Glaze: (Optional To Serve)
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven to 210°C | 410°F.
  2. Season each chicken thigh with the oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
  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).
  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.
  6. Slice the remaining ½ 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.
Optional:
    Cup of Yum
  1. 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.

Notes

  • *You can substitute oregano and basil for Italian seasoning or pizza topper if that is what you have on hand.*For my Australian followers, I find fresh Bocconcini in the deli section in Woolworths. I used 2 large balls, both 125 g each. You can use the smaller ones if that's all you can find.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 498mg (21%) Potassium 405mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 404IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 498mg 21%
Potassium 405mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 404IU 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.