Chicken Caprese Recipe
Chicken Caprese combines seasoned grilled chicken with mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil.Cook the chicken to 165°F and melt mozzarella over the top.Finish with fresh tomato, basil, and a sweet balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices ripe tomato
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced
Balsamic Reduction
- 1/2 cup halal-suitable balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. It will continue thickening as it cools.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly grease the grill grates with a suitable high-heat cooking oil or nonstick grilling spray.
- Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cook, turning as needed, until they are nearly cooked through.
- Place one slice of mozzarella on top of each chicken breast. Close the grill and continue cooking for a few minutes, until the cheese has melted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the grilled chicken to serving plates. Top each piece with a fresh tomato slice and sliced basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the Chicken Caprese Recipe just before serving. Enjoy while the chicken and mozzarella are warm.
Notes
For the freshest flavor, add the tomatoes and basil after removing the chicken from the grill. This keeps the tomato juicy and the basil bright and aromatic.
You can add extra tomato or mozzarella if your chicken breasts are particularly large.
This easy grilled chicken recipe pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, green beans, rice, pasta, or a simple green salad.