Mit Caprese gefülltes Balsamico-Hähnchen

Zutaten

• 4 chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced (Roma tomatoes work best)
• 4 medium-sized mozzarella cheese slices
• 1/4 cup sun dried tomato strips in oil
• 10-12 basil leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar or coconut sugar)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Cut a pocket 3/4 quarters of the way...: Cut a pocket 3/4 quarters of the way through each piece of chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through.

3. 3

   Fill each pocket with 2 slices tomato, one...: Fill each pocket with 2 slices tomato, one slice mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomato strips, and fresh basil leaves.

4. 4

   Seal each piece of chicken with 2-3 toothpicks,...: Seal each piece of chicken with 2-3 toothpicks, diagonally, to hold the filling in.

5. 5

   Season the tops with salt, pepper, dried oregano,...: Season the tops with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.

6. 6

   Heat 2 teaspoons of sun-dried tomato oil (or...: Heat 2 teaspoons of sun-dried tomato oil (or olive oil) in a cast iron skillet, or oven safe pan.

7. 7

   Add the chicken to the pan and sear...: Add the chicken to the pan and sear on both sites for 2-3 minutes, carefully turning the chicken over not to spill the filling out.

8. 8

   In a separate small mixing bowl, mix the...: In a separate small mixing bowl, mix the balsamic and honey and add it to the pan. If it won’t mix, microwave for 20 seconds to melt the honey, then stir.

9. 9

   Spoon the balsamic honey mixture over the chicken.

10. 10

    Using an oven mitt, carefully transfer the hot...: Using an oven mitt, carefully transfer the hot pan to the oven. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

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    Remove from the oven and allow to cool...: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and plate the chicken. If desired, drizzle the remaining sauce from the pan over the tops of the chicken.

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    Serve warm.