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glossy balsamic chicken breasts with blistered cherry tomatoes and fresh basil in a skillet, on a bright kitchen table, natural light, shallow depth of field, wide horizontal landscape composition

Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken

Pan-seared chicken finished with a glossy balsamic glaze accompanied by basil and cherry tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.33 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil torn
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt and sear in olive oil until golden on both sides.
  2. Whisk the balsamic vinegar and honey together and pour into the pan.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Spoon the glaze over the chicken as it reduces.
  5. Scatter torn basil over the top before serving.

Notes

Let the glaze reduce until it coats the back of a spoon.