Description
Grilled Chicken Caprese is a fresh and vibrant dish that beautifully combines juicy grilled chicken with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic reduction, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues. It offers a delightful balance of flavors and a visually appealing presentation, making it an excellent choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (sliced)
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Spray the grill with non-stick cooking spray and grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until almost fully cooked.
- Top each grilled chicken breast with mozzarella cheese and close the lid to melt the cheese for an additional few minutes.
- Remove from the grill and layer with tomato slices and fresh basil. Drizzle generously with balsamic reduction before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg