Grilled Caprese Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Grilled Caprese Chicken is a vibrant, fresh meal made with simple ingredients. Flavors from the Italian classic but served over juicy tender chicken.

Prep Time14

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Bailey Rhatigan

Equipment

grill or skillet
mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breasts thighs will also work
2 tsp olive oil, separated
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
4-6 slices mozzarella cheese

Tomato Salad

1½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped about ¼ cup
¼ red onion, diced
2-3 Tbsp balsamic glaze more as needed
¼ tsp salt & pepper more as needed.

Instructions

Slice the breasts in half if they are really big. Pound the chicken breasts. This makes it more juicy and delicious after grilling. There are a few ways to pound the chicken, I like to put it in a large ziplock bag and use a mallet or a rolling pin.
In a large bowl, add the chicken 1 tsp oil and all the seasonings. Rub the chicken on all sides.
Heat a grill pan, skillet or grill on medium high heat. If cooking on the stovetop, add 1 tsp of oil to the skillet.
Add the chicken to the hot skillet or grill. Cook it for about 7-8 minutes on each side or until chicken is 165º internally.
While the chicken is cooking, combine the tomatoes, onions, basil, salt pepper and 1-2 Tbsp of balsamic glaze. Mix well.
When the chicken is just a few minutes out from being cooked through (about 12-15 minutes) Add the mozzarella slices. If grilling, close the lid. If in a skillet, cover it for just 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Let the chicken rest, spoon the tomato salad over the top. Serve with an extra drizzle of balsamic and enjoy.

Notes

Don't overcook the chicken, be sure to save some of the cooking time to melt the cheese! It's always best to have a digital meat thermometer. This will help keep the chicken nice and juicy.
Use your fave tomato! I prefer cherry tomatoes, they are the most heart and bright but really roma or any will work well.
Taste the tomato salad before serving, you may want extra balsamic glaze or salt!
Use high quality fresh mozzarella or grate the cheese fresh, this ensures the most melty outcome.
If Baking in the oven, preheat the oven to 375º. Add the chicken to an oven safe skillet, cook for about 7-9 minutes on each side, or about 16-18 minutes total until internal head is 165º. Add the cheese around 15 minutes and let it melt for the remainder of the cooking time.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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