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Grilled Caprese Chicken

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into 1/4-inch slices, halved, and patted dry
  • 4 chicken breasts about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (see note)
  • 2 large tomatoes cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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.