Grilled Caprese Chicken
An amazing caprese chicken recipe! Fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella top these balsamic marinated chicken breast, and grilled to perfection. Done and on the table in 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Gallon sized Zip-Lock Bags Ideal for marinating chicken and steak, these zip-lock bags keep everything sealed and spill-proof for refrigeration.
- Mini Whisk Fantastic for small batch recipes, this mini whisk is ideal for dressings, sauces and marinades.
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Balsamic marinade:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar or Swerve brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper a few grinds of each
Caprese topping:
- 1 (8 oz. pkg.) fresh mozzarella
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes
- 12 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare marinade by mixing together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade in a separate container for brushing on the meat when grilled. In a large resealable bag, place chicken breasts and pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your outdoor gas or charcoal grill to a medium high heat. Remove chicken from refrigerator. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella, and have ready to go along with the basil leaves, reserving 4 basil leaves for after the chicken has cooked.
- Place the chicken on the hot grill, and cook skin side down for about 5 minutes per side. (If your grill requires a non-stick spray, spray grill BEFORE lighting.) In the final minute of cooking, top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves. Cover grill and let caprese ingredients warm as the cheese melts slightly.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving to help keep the chicken moist and juicy.
Notes
If you prefer, you can add the caprese ingredients after the chicken has cooked. Remove the chicken from the grill, and while the chicken is still hot, top each breast with the caprese ingredients. Promptly tent with foil to allow the cheese to soften and warm.
Chicken breast sizes can vary greatly. To ensure doneness, test with an instant read digital thermometer, like the Thermapen ONE. Internal temperature of chicken breasts needs to reach 165 degrees.
Leftovers - store any leftovers in an airtight container. Leftovers will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 48gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 464mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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