Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken

INGREDIENTS

skinless (, bone-in chicken thighs)

1 tsp

dried oregano*

1 tsp

dried basil*

1 tsp

salt

cracked black pepper (, to taste)

1 tbsp

olive oil ((or a light spray of cooking oil spray))

2 tbsp

minced garlic

1/3 cup

balsamic vinegar

2 1/2 tbsp

brown sugar (, packed)

1 1/2 cups

grape or cherry tomatoes (, divided)

250 g

| 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese ((or Bocconcini), cut into 6x 1/2-inch slices**)

1/4 cup

fresh basil leaves (, chiffonade)

1/3 cup

balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp

brown sugar (, packed)