Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Tender pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a tangy balsamic glaze, served with sweet, burst cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. A simple yet elegant weeknight meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
30 min

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 pints cherry tomatoes
0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
0.25 cup fresh basil
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the sauce has thickened into a glaze.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the balsamic tomato glaze over the top. Garnish with fresh basil.

Perfect With

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