Dinner for 6
Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
Oregano chicken thighs bake with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a sweet balsamic glaze until tender and fully cooked.
$7.17for 4 servings
$1.79 per serving$7.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $4.29Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 skinless bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the chicken thighs with oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper, then place them in the dish.
- Stir the garlic, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar together, and pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 35 minutes, basting once, until the thickest thigh reaches 165 F.
- Add the grape tomatoes and mozzarella, then bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Simmer the remaining balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan for 5 minutes, then drizzle it over the chicken and scatter basil leaves on top.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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