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Grilled Caprese Chicken

Take the standard caprese salad up a notch by grilling the tomatoes and melting the mozzarella cheese on top of a juicy chicken breast. Makes a great quick and light meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast
  • Garlic powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Roma tomato cut into ¼ inch slices
  • Fresh mozzarella 3 slices
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • Fresh basil cut into a chiffonade – about 3-4 leaves

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Place veggie basket on the grill while heating
  2. Pound the chicken to an even thickness. Season with garlic powder and kosher salt.
  3. Grill the chicken and tomatoes for about 4 minutes. Flip. Grill for another 2 minutes. Drizzle chicken with balsamic glaze. Top with mozzarella slices and grilled tomatoes. Grill for another minute or two until the cheese begins to melt and the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove from the grill. Top with basil. Serve with a salad.