Description
Easy Grilled Caprese Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines succulent grilled chicken breasts with creamy mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, this recipe captures the essence of summer in every bite. Perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, it’s a delightful way to impress family and friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, and salt to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts generously in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- In the last minute of grilling, top each breast with mozzarella slices and cherry tomatoes.
- Once cooked, remove from grill and garnish with fresh basil leaves and balsamic glaze.
- Serve warm for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg