Caprese Chicken

A delicious and vibrant dish featuring grilled chicken topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Chicken

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Toppings

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
4 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

Prepare the Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.

Grill the Chicken

Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Add Toppings

During the last few minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices and cherry tomatoes.
Cover the grill to melt the cheese.

Serve

Remove the chicken from the grill, top with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before grilling.

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