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White plate with grilled chicken topped with melted mozzarella, a tomato round slice and sprinkled with basil leaves and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Grilled Chicken Caprese

This quick and easy recipe features perfectly seasoned chicken breast grilled to perfection then topped with melty mozzarella cheese, ripe juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and a delicious balsamic glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-4 chicken breasts 2 large breasts sliced butterfly style or 4 smaller breasts pounded thin
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 4 slices tomato celebrity, roma or heirloom
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil sliced chiffonade style
  • 2 tbsp store-bought balsamic glaze or more to your liking

Instructions

  • Mix together Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl. Slice chicken butterfly style if using 2 large breasts or use 4 smaller breasts and pound thin. Season chicken on both sides with mixture.
  • Slice tomato into rounds and basil into strips (chiffonade style). Set aside.
  • Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Spray grill with nonstick spray. If using a pan on the stove, drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of fresh mozzarella and close the lid to grill or pan. Let sit until cheese melts, this should take 2-3 minutes. Chicken internal temp should be 165 F using a meat thermometer.
  • Transfer chicken to serving dish or individual plates and top each with a slice of tomato. Drizzle with balsamic glaze to your liking and top with fresh basil.

Notes

  • I use the balsamic glaze from Trader Joe’s, but you can find this in most grocery stores.
  • Make sure to get a true balsamic glaze (sold in most grocery stores) which is thicker and sweeter than standard balsamic. Regular balsamic isn’t recommended for this recipe.
  • I like to use celebrity, roma or heirloom tomatoes.
  • This recipe can be made in a pan over the stove or in an outdoor grill.
  • I like using thinner chicken breasts for quicker and more even cooking. If yours are large just slice them in half butterfly style.