CHICKEN WITH GOAT CHEESE & BALSAMIC SYRUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saute pan, add garlic & saute for 1 minute until golden. Remove from heat & place garlic and remaining oil in a mixing bowl. Add goat cheese, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar & basil to garlic. Mash together with a fork & set aside. Heat a large saute pan on med. high. Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and chicken to the pan. Cook for 4 -5 min on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat & save pan for the sauce. Put chicken in a casserole dish. Generously spread goat cheese mixture over each breast dividing equally. Place casserole in oven for about 8-10 min while you prepare the sauce, Place pan on med. high heat and when hot add 1/2cup balsamic vinegar. Scrape bits off the bottom of pan and reduce sauce for about 1 minute until thick & syrupy. Turn off heat & add butter, stirring until combined. Remove chicken from oven and check if cooked through. Goat cheese should be melted and soft. Drizzle balsamic syrup over the breasts & garnish with a basil leaf & serve.