Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Grilled Chicken Caprese, a perfect summer dish that is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high temperature.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is grilling, slice the mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the grilled chicken and layer it with mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil on a plate.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before grilling.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Caprese, summer recipes, easy chicken recipes