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Grilled Chicken Caprese

Grilled chicken caprese with juicy grilled chicken topped with melted mozzarella, fresh tomato slices, and basil leaves. Finished with a balsamic glaze drizzle for a bright Italian-style flavor in under 40 minutes.
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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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken caprese grilled chicken
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 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
 

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

Notes

For the most even cooking, aim for chicken breasts of similar thickness so they finish at the same time. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; the mozzarella may soften as it chills. Freezing is not recommended because the tomatoes and basil texture changes. Dietary swap: use sliced part-skim mozzarella to reduce calories while keeping the melt.