Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast With Mozzarella Cheese

INGREDIENTS

• 4 skinless chicken breasts (around 9oz | 250g each breast)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, (5-6 cloves garlic)
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or basil, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F.
• Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with oregano, basil, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Rub seasoning all over each breast. arrange the tomatoes and red onion around the chicken in the dish.
• Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, sugar and remaining garlic in a jug to combine. Pour over the chicken breasts, flip each breast in the sauce to evenly coat.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts), or until no longer pink in the middle. Sprinkle with cheese and broil (or grill) for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
• Garnish with parsley, and serve with rice or pasta drizzled with the pan juices.

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