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Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Classic Caprese Salad
- 25 min
- 2–6 servings
- 509 kcal / serving
Juicy grilled chicken rests atop a bright caprese salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, lightly dressed with balsamic oil. It’s a quick weeknight option with clean textures and balanced flavors.
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Ingredients
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- ½ (8 oz) pkgfresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 clovegarlic
- 3tomatoes
From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · tongs · whisk or fork
Directions
- Wash the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella; pat them dry.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Peel and mince the garlic, then place it in a medium bowl for the marinade.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in the bowl with the garlic.
- Pat the chicken dry and toss in the bowl to coat with the marinade.
- Cook the chicken in the pan until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange them on a large plate.
- Tear mozzarella into small chunks and scatter over the tomato slices.
- Tear or chop the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the tomato and mozzarella.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the chicken crosswise into strips.
- Divide the salad and chicken between plates to serve.
Two tips
- Prep the chicken and marinade up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate for ease during serving.
- Leftovers can be kept separately; rewarm the chicken and briefly assemble fresh salad portions with the same ingredients for a quick reheat.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 509 kcal
- Protein
- 53 g
- Carbs
- 11 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 445 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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