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Balsamic chicken bake with asparagus and tomato basil mozzarella salad. Gluten-free, grain-free
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Balsamic Chicken with Asparagus and Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs boneless
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 4-5 Roma tomatoes cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 12 oz. fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 in. cubes
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste I love this Himalayan pink salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Defrost chicken if necessary, and put it into a 10 x 15 oven-safe dish, along with the asparagus.
  • Mix 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar with minced garlic and sugar.
  • Pour mix over chicken and asparagus, and marinate in fridge for an hour or so, if desired.
  • Place dish into oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is done.
  • While the chicken and asparagus are roasting, place chopped mozzarella, basil and tomato in a bowl.
  • Mix 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar with extra virgin olive oil and honey. Pour over tomato basil mozzarella mixture and stir to combine. Let marinate until chicken is done.
  • Enjoy!