Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, grilled to perfection, topped with gooey mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Caprese Toppings:
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken: Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Add toppings: Place mozzarella on each breast during the last minute of grilling to melt.
- Rest and serve: Remove chicken from the grill, let rest, then top with tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for added flavor before grilling.
- Opt for heirloom tomatoes for a colorful touch.
- Stovetop grill pan can be used as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
