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Chicken Caprese
This Chicken Caprese recipe allows you to enjoy your favorite Caprese insalata for dinner! It’s a quick season-and-cook, low carb meal made with simple ingredients that’s perfect for busy weeknights but also a fresh, vibrant win for company. This Chicken Caprese is made with juicy, pan seared Italian seasoned chicken topped with slices of melty mozzarella, thick juicy tomatoes and aromatic fresh basil all drizzled with swoon worthy, sweet and tangy balsamic reduction. It’s a hypnotic dance of juicy, fresh, cheesy, savory, earthy, sweet and tangy in each and every bite.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
- saucepan
- whisk
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Season chicken: Combine the chicken seasonings together in a small bowl. Lightly rub the chicken with olive oil then season each side. Set aside while you start the Balsamic Glaze.
2
Balsamic Glaze: Whisk vinegar and sugar together in a small nonreactive saucepan (nonstick, stainless steel, enamel or glazed finished pans). Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer just until the consistency of syrup, approximately ⏱️ 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don’t reduce too much because it will thicken slightly off heat. If it becomes too thick, stir in a little water over low heat.
3
Cook chicken: You can start cooking the chicken while you're waiting for the glaze to thicken if you're good at multi-tasking (you don't want the glaze to burn!). Heat 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes, or until deeply golden on one side.
4
Add mozzarella: Flip the chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 1-2 additional minutes (depending on thickness), or until chicken is cooked to about 145 degrees F. Top each piece of chicken with two slices of mozzarella and continue to cook ⏱️ 2-3 minutes or until it registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
5
Assemble: Remove chicken to a serving plate. Top each piece of chicken with tomato slices, a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
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