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Grilled Chicken Caprese

Grilled chicken caprese with juicy grilled chicken topped with melted mozzarella, fresh tomato slices, and basil leaves. Brushed in an Italian garlic oil and finished with balsamic glaze for a classic Italian flavor profile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and prepare
  1. Combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then brush the mixture over the chicken breasts.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill and melt cheese
  1. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. In the last 3 minutes, top each breast with mozzarella slices and close the grill lid to melt.
Top and serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the grill and immediately top with tomato slices and fresh basil leaves.
  2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: Slice mozzarella and tomatoes right before grilling so the toppings stay fresh and juicy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze is not recommended because tomato texture softens when thawed. For a lighter option, use part-skim mozzarella while keeping the grilling steps the same.