Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Caprese Chicken recipe that combines juicy grilled chicken breasts with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s a perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 5-7 oz chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional:
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 8 even pieces
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced into 1/2” slices
- Fresh basil leaves, to taste
- Aged balsamic or balsamic glaze, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound each chicken breast to even thickness of a little less than 1″.
- Season the chicken: Combine Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning blend.
- Grill the chicken: Cook chicken breasts on a hot grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 155°F.
- Add toppings: Top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices and continue grilling until cheese melts and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Assemble: Place chicken on a platter, top with tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1057mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 139mg
