Description
A delightful and simple Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella, fresh tomato slices, basil, and a tangy homemade balsamic reduction. Perfect for a flavorful and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray for grilling
Topping
- 4 slices mozzarella
- 4 slices tomato
- 2 tablespoons basil, sliced
Balsamic Reduction
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken breasts evenly.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a well-rounded flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Spray the grill with non-stick cooking spray and place the chicken breasts on the grill. Cook until they are almost fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Melt Cheese: Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella. Close the grill lid and cook for a few more minutes until the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Prepare Balsamic Reduction: While the chicken cooks, combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by half and syrupy. Keep warm.
- Assemble: Remove the chicken breasts from the grill and top each with a slice of tomato and sliced basil for fresh, vibrant flavor.
- Serve: Drizzle the chicken breasts with the warm balsamic reduction and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Grilled Chicken Caprese!
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quick and even cooking.
- For a smoky flavor, add wood chips to your grill if using charcoal or a smoker box for gas grills.
- Substitute fresh mozzarella with buffalo mozzarella if available for a creamier texture.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken breasts in a grill pan on the stovetop.
- Make sure not to overcook the balsamic reduction as it can become too thick and sticky.
- Fresh basil is preferred; if unavailable, use dried basil sparingly.
- The balsamic reduction can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
