Italian Baked Chicken Caprese-Style (No Dairy) with Tomatoes and Basil Rice

Ingredients

• 220 g chicken thighs (boneless)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh basil(optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 small lemon(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. 2

   Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic. Place in a baking dish.

3. 3

   In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Spoon over chicken.

4. 4

   Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   Warm rice and season with a squeeze of lemon if desired.

6. 6

   Top chicken with chopped basil (if using) and serve with rice.