Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken

Name: Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb chicken breast; 3 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 lb fresh mozzarella; 0.5 cup fresh basil; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 0.5 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; Salt and black pepper

Ripe tomato, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil are the star, but grilled chicken strips make this Italian classic into a satisfying complete dinner.

25 min · Beginner · 380 cal · 38g protein · $3.40/serving · American

Healthy

25minutes

4servings

380calories

38gprotein

$3.40per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

1.5 lb chicken breast
3 cups cherry tomatoes
1 lb fresh mozzarella
0.5 cup fresh basil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
0.5 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
Salt and black pepper

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Instructions

1
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2
Grill chicken 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
3
Halve or quarter cherry tomatoes. Tear fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Tear fresh basil leaves.
4
Whisk together balsamic vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5
Arrange chicken strips on a platter. Top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
6
Drizzle with balsamic dressing and serve immediately at room temperature.