Chicken Caprese
Chicken Caprese is a quick and healthy dinner recipe. Seasoned chicken breast that is grilled and topped with Mozzarella, tomato, basil and a balsamic reduction.
Servings: 4
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 4 thick slices of ripe tomato
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 4 slices
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction for drizzling
- ¼ cup thinly sliced basil
Instructions
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil. Sprinkle over the chicken.
- Place the chicken on the grill or in the grill pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- When chicken is done, top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for 1 more minute or until cheese is just melted.
- Remove from heat and place chicken breasts on a plate. Top each breast with 1 slice of tomato, thinly sliced basil and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
Video
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Notes
- Pound out your chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking. This will help to cook them evenly and a thinner side won't be dry and overcooked or the thicker side won't be cooked through.
- Make certain to slice the cheese and the tomatoes thick so that the flavors stay strong with the taste of the chicken!
- Using fresh mozzarella is the key to really bringing out that Caprese taste.
- To make a balsamic reduction, simmer 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar over medium heat until it has reduced by 1/2.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1262IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg