INGREDIENTS
2 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (see note)
1/4 cup
olive oil
1/4 cup
balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup
freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1-2 large lemons)
1 tbsp
Dijon mustard
3
garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tsp
dried basil
1 tsp
salt (I use coarse, kosher salt)
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
black pepper
1/2 cup
brown sugar, light or dark
1 tbsp
cornstarch
1/4 cup
balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup
water
2 tbsp
soy sauce
4 cups
(about 16 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves
garlic, finely minced
1/4
to 1/2 cup packed fresh basil, chopped or torn into small pieces
2 tbsp
olive oil
6
to 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes (or small mozzarella pearls/balls halved)
6
slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (see note)
1 lb
penne or campanelle pasta (or similar shape)
We all loved it!!! Like looooooved!!!! Even my picky husband ๐ canโt wait to eat leftovers for lunch today.