Chef Stone's Skillet Chicken Caprese
INGREDIENTS
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½ tsp. garlic powder
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½ tsp. paprika
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⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
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½ tsp. salt
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¼ tsp. black pepper
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3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
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2 tbsp. olive oil
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3 thick slices mozzarella cheese
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1 c. cherry tomatoes
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¼ c. basil leaves, chiffonade
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2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar*
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Chef Stone's Secret Spice™️
METHOD
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Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius
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In a small prep bowl, combine, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Season the chicken breasts on both sides.
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Set a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
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Place skillet into preheated oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 70 degrees celcius, about 20-25 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and top the chicken breasts with cheese, return to oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until melty. Remove and top with tomatoes and basil, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.