Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken
This Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken provides 10g protein and 225 calories per serving, working as a vegetable-forward side dish rather than primary protein. Batch-preps 6 portions quickly on the stovetop to add volume and flavor to your macro-counted plate.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Basil, Fresh(5g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 pinch cracked black pepper (to taste)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(80g)
- •Brown sugar(38g)
- •Tomato, Cherry(360g)
- •Cheese, Mozzarella, Fresh(227g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(80g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 210°C | 410°F.
- 2Season each chicken thigh with the oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
- 3Heat the oil (or cooking spray) in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a plate; drain most of the excess oil, leaving about a teaspoon worth.
- 4Return the skillet back to the stove; fry garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the vinegar and brown sugar; stirring to combine while heating through. Bring to a simmer, while stirring occasionally, until glaze has thickened (about 5-6 minutes).
- 5Return the chicken to the pan, turning in the glaze to evenly coat. Add 1 cup of the tomatoes, whole, around the chicken and place the chicken into the oven. Bake until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 30 minutes). Top each chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese; return back into the oven for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- 6Slice the remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes in half; place them on top of the cheese; pour over some of the balsamic sauce from the pan and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.
- 7If wanting to serve with extra balsamic glaze (as pictured above), make your glaze while the chicken is in the oven. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small pot and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, allowing to simmer while stirring occasionally, until the glaze is thickened and reduced by half (about 5-6 minutes). Drizzle over the chicken when ready to serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
225
calories
10g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 21g
- Saturated fat
- 5.6g
- Sodium
- 198 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
6 servings per batch · ~155g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 10g of protein and 225 calories, with 11g fat and 21g carbs. This is a lighter preparation that works better as a side component than a standalone protein source.
How long does Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken take to prep?
This quick prep recipe makes 6 servings on the stovetop, allowing efficient batch-prep for multiple meals throughout the week. The quick timing makes it accessible for weeknight cooking.
Is Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken good for fat loss?
At 225 calories and 10g protein per serving, this recipe is too low in protein per calorie to serve as your main protein at meals. Combine it with higher-protein sides to hit fat loss macros effectively.
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