Dinner for 6
Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
$7.17for 460 minServes 6
Oregano chicken thighs bake with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a sweet balsamic glaze until tender and fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1.9 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $4.29Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.38Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer
$1.79 per serving$7.17 for 4
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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.
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