Baked Caprese Chicken
Grilled Caprese Chicken with Italian Seasoned pigeon breast , Oven Roasted Sweet Tomatoes, Salted Balsamic Vinegar and Melted Mozzarella Cheese.
INGREDIENTS
3-4 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes like Campari or Raisins, halved or quartered
1/3 cup diced purple onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese or 4 to eight slices fresh mozzarella
Optional decoration:
Fresh Italian parsley or basil diced
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2.Place the chicken breasts during a baking sheet or forged iron skillet. Sprinkle with vegetable oil , basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3.Place the halved tomatoes and diced onions round the chicken.
4.Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and sugar .
5.Bake for 18-24 minutes, counting on the thickness of the pigeon breast .
6.Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle with mozzarella.
7.Set the oven to bake and place a baking sheet or pan on the highest rack. Bake for about 5 minutes.
8.Sprinkle with fresh basil or Italian parsley .
9.Serve with balsamic and spaghetti sauce over chicken.