Butterflied Chicken Breasts with Easy Glaze

This savory stovetop butterflied chicken breasts recipe features the delicious flavors of a traditional Caprese salad. Sweet grape tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, basil, and a rich balsamic glaze elevate otherwise basic chicken breasts to a whole new level. You’ll want to work this one into your regular weeknight dinner rotation because you can get it from the refrigerator to the table in just twenty minutes!

Ingredients for this Recipe:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
• 8 oz. Ciliegine fresh Mozzarella, quartered
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Tip:

For easier cleanup, place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap before pounding with a meat mallet or rolling pin.

How to Make Butterflied Chicken Breasts with Glaze:

Step 1:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the prepared chicken breasts with Italian seasoning and garlic powder on both sides and add to the hot skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 2:

While the chicken is cooking, combine the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Simmer until the mixture thickens and is reduced by half, stirring frequently for approximately 5-6 minutes.

Step 3:

In a medium bowl, combine grape tomatoes, red onion, fresh Mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.

Step 4:

When the chicken is done cooking, turn off the heat and move the skillet to a cool burner. While still in the skillet, top each chicken breast with the tomato and mozzarella mixture and cover for a couple of minutes or just until the tomatoes are warmed through.

Step 5:

To serve, transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Top each breast with the tomato mixture and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Enjoy this butterflied chicken recipe!

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Butterflied Chicken Breasts with Easy Glaze

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Main Course – American

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes – Total Time: 20 minutes

Butterflied chicken breasts recipe with homemade balsamic glaze, loaded with grape tomatoes and mozzarella, full of flavors and easy to make. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
• 8 oz. Ciliegine fresh Mozzarella, quartered
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the prepared chicken breasts with Italian seasoning and garlic powder on both sides and add to the hot skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

2

While the chicken is cooking, combine the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Simmer until the mixture thickens and is reduced by half, stirring frequently for approximately 5-6 minutes.

3

In a medium bowl, combine grape tomatoes, red onion, fresh Mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.

4

When the chicken is done cooking, turn off the heat and move the skillet to a cool burner. While still in the skillet, top each chicken breast with the tomato and mozzarella mixture and cover for a couple of minutes or just until the tomatoes are warmed through.

5

To serve, transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Top each breast with the tomato mixture and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Enjoy!