Description
Grilled Chicken Caprese is a fresh and flavorful dish made with juicy grilled chicken, melted mozzarella, tomato, basil, and a rich balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices mozzarella
- 4 slices tomato
- 2 tablespoons basil, sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat
- Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray
- Grill chicken until almost fully cooked
- Top each chicken breast with mozzarella and close grill to melt
- Remove chicken from grill
- Top with tomato slices and fresh basil
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve
- Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a saucepan
- Simmer for 10 minutes until reduced by half
Notes
- Do not overcook the chicken to avoid dryness
- Use fresh mozzarella for best flavor and texture
- Let chicken rest briefly before serving
- Prepare balsamic glaze ahead for convenience
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 402 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 451 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 167 mg