
Grilled Balsamic Chicken
For the chicken
1 lb chicken breasts (2 pieces)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tb olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large tomato, cut into slices
Fresh basil for garnish
Balsamic reduction for garnish
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Mix the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, cracked black pepper and crushed pepper flakes in a small bowl and coat the chicken in the marinade. Heat a grill pan over medium to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken on each side for 4 minutes. Tent during the cooking process. Place the chicken on a baking sheet. Cover with the mozzarella cheese and bake for 5 minutes. Turn the broiler on and brown cheese for 2-3 minutes.
Gently place over the slices of tomato. Top with fresh basil and a balsamic drizzle and serve while warm.

