Caprese Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Reduction and The 2 AM Towel

My husband and I recently coined a phrase for our new home accessory...."The 2 AM Towel".  I'm thinking I may try to market it to all 50+ year olds!  You never know, it may show up on "As Seen On TV" informercials.

Our family room has the most comfortable sofa sectional in it, complete with a chaise end.  It fits all four of us perfectly.  One daughter has claimed the chaise (don't even think of trying to sit on that area, when I say it is hers...it is hers!!).  My husband has his favorite area, the other daughter likes the intersection corner and tucks herself like a baby kangaroo, I like the end real estate where I can stretch out and relax my legs on the giant ottoman.

The unfortunate part of the family room is all the cable, stereo, wi-fi, phone equipment is compactly stored in one cabinet.  This same said cabinet has rippled glass doors.  At 2 AM when you are having your (his or hers) insomnia attack, the 37 equipment lights magnify through the glass doors.  Some nights it is so bright you feel like the USS Enterprise is coming at you warp speed...hence, the invention of the 2 AM towel. It's not pretty, but it is very effective!  The next time you are awake at 2 AM surf through the infomercials...you never know, you may see the towel and hear "but wait, there's more...!"

Glad to know that some residents in our house 

have no problem sleeping. I'm so jealous!!

If you are suffering from sleep deprivation and needing a quick dinner so you can go to bed early and catch up on those zzzz's, this chicken dish is the ticket!  Super, super quick, minimal ingredients, extra flavorful and a great all around go to dinner!

Caprese Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Reduction
Adapted from addapinch.com

6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbl. butter
6 slices mozzarella cheese
6 slices tomato
6 large basil leaves

Prepare chicken on the grill.  As chicken is cooking, pour balsamic vinegar into a sauce pan or skillet and cook until reduced by half.  Add in butter and stir with a flat whisk until completely combined. Set aside.

Top chicken with mozzarella cheese, basil leaf, and then tomato slice.

Drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve warm.

Good Night and Sleep Tight!

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