Thursday 21 August 2014

BALSAMIC GLAZED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BAKE


Balsamic Glazed Mediterranean Chicken Bake is an easy, delicious, and healthy meal!


INGREDIENTS
700g chicken breast or thighs (boneless & skinless) (we used 4 chicken breasts)
300 ml can or jar of marinated artichoke hearts
4 sprigs of fresh oregano, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, left whole
300 ml can white beans, drained & rinsed
1 medium ball of fresh mozzarella 
300ml chicken broth
60g whole cashews
Balsamic Vinegar
salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Marinate the chicken breast in balsamic vinegar for at least 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
add beans, cashews, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and onion.
In a Castey Roasting or Casserole Pan brown the chicken on both sides for about 2 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper. The chicken will be browned, but not cooked through. it will finish cooking in the oven.
In the same pan, add beans, cashews, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and onions. Brush with another generous layer of balsamic vinegar. 
Add the chicken broth to the pan and sprinkle with the chopped oregano.
Roast in the oven for 10-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through
Remove from the oven and add the mozzarella.

Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

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