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Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad

This 20-minute, high-protein, Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad is made with grilled chicken breast cutlets, topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze, served over a bed of arugula.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 4 4-ounce chicken breast cutlets (pounded thin)
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt ( and fresh black pepper, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups baby arugula
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced thin)
  • 3 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and fresh pepper.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high, clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking. If using a grill pan, heat on medium-high heat and spray with oil.
  3. Divide the arugula, 1 1/2 cups each on 4 plates.
  4. Grill the chicken 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through then top with mozzarella. Cook 1 more minute, to melt then transfer to the 4 plates.
  5. Top the chicken with cherry tomatoes and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Finish with fresh basil.

Notes

  • You can buy thin sliced chicken cutlets at the store or cut your own. Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts vertically so you end up with wide, thin pieces and if needed, you can pound them thinner with a mallet.
  • Variations:
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  • No Italian Seasoning? Use whatever dried herbs you have, like dried basil, oregano, or parsley.
  • Breaded Cutlets: Use my air fryer chicken cutlet recipes.
  • Protein: Use shrimp or salmon instead of chicken and serve the cheese on the side.
  • Greens: Substitute arugula with mixed greens or butter lettuce.
  • Tomatoes: Swap grape tomatoes with cherry tomatoes, or dice a large tomato.
  • Cheese: Replace mozzarella with burrata.
  • Chicken Caprese Dressing: Make a vinaigrette with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
  • No grill? Cook the chicken on the stove in a grill pan.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cutlet with salad Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 483mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cutlet with salad
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 483mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.