Chicken Caprese Recipe
Savor the flavors of summer with this delicious Chicken Caprese recipe! Juicy grilled chicken topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil - it's a perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp salt divided
- 2 tsp pepper divided
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large ripe tomato diced or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves sliced thin
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed fresh mozzarella pearls or shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze*
Instructions
- Place the chicken on a cutting board and season it with half of the salt and pepper on both sides. Gently pound the chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover it to keep warm.
- Add another 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and toss in the red onion. Sauté the onion until it softens and scrape up any caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the garlic and cook for approximately a minute.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, remaining salt and pepper, and fresh thyme into the skillet. Stir until combined. Cook until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pushing it down into the tomatoes, and top it with the mozzarella. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt.
- Finish off by drizzling the dish with the balsamic glaze and sprinkling the sliced basil over the top.
Notes
*To make your own balsamic glaze, simply combine 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 55gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1615mgPotassium: 1057mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 846IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 2mg
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