Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken 🍅
Ripe tomato, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil are the star, but grilled chicken strips make this Italian classic into a satisfying complete dinner.
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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- 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.