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several grilled chicken breasts topped with melted fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic glaze - chicken caprese
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5 from 4 votes

Chicken Caprese

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes, Over 50 Easy Grilling Recipes
Keyword: balsamic grilled chicken, balsamic reduction, basil, grilled, grilled chicken, healthy dinner, healthy recipe, main dish, mozzarella, tomatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Marinade

  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • ⅓ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

For the Chicken

  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 Tomatoes sliced
  • 8 Slices Mozzarella fresh, sliced
  • Basil Leaves fresh
  • Balsamic Glaze see note
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Instructions

  • In a ziploc bag, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
    ¼ Cup Olive Oil, ⅓ Cup Balsamic Vinegar, 2 Cloves Garlic, 2 teaspoons Basil, ½ teaspoon Sugar, ¾ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Add the chicken, pressing out the air and sealing. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
    4 Chicken Breasts
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge.
  • Heat a grill to medium high heat or heat the oven to 350℉.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and turn down to medium heat. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
  • In the oven method, merely put the chicken in a pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and top with two slices of tomato per breast and mozzarella cheese.
    8 Slices Mozzarella, 2 Tomatoes
  • Place under a broiler until melted.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with basil, as well as a crack of black pepper if desired.
    Basil Leaves, Balsamic Glaze

Video

Notes

To Make Balsamic Glaze: In a high lipped skillet, over medium high heat, add the 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon sugar and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Simmer for 10-15 minutes and remove from the heat to cool and thicken.
Leftover chicken should be kept in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 2mg