Grilled Caprese Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
28 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Caprese Chicken
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- salt
- black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into 1/4-inch slices, halved, and patted dry
- 4 chicken breast about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (see note
- 2 large tomato cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the basil, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil until it is thoroughly incorporated. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to a bowl and toss in the fresh mozzarella pieces, coating the cheese with the vinaigrette. Set aside. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette for the cooked chicken.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken and tomatoes on a hot charcoal or gas grill until the chicken is browned and cooked through and the tomatoes are lightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of your chicken and heat of the grill). Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter. Top with the tomato slices and drizzle with the reserved vinaigrette. Cover the chicken with an even layer of mozzarella and tent the platter loosely with foil. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Serve.
Notes
- Chicken: the chicken breasts should be on the thinner side of things. If you have gargantuan, thick chicken breasts, slice them in half horizontally, giving you two thinner chicken breasts. All in all, you should end up with 4-6 thinner pieces of chicken.
- Tomatoes: also, look for tomatoes that are ripe but still firm so they will hold their shape on the grill.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
28 reviews
Excellent
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