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Grilled Caprese Chicken with Basil Vinaigrette
Grilled Caprese Chicken with Basil Vinaigrette is a healthy grilling recipe that's fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●saucepan
- ●spatula
- ●blender
- ●food processor
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pour vinegar into a saucepan then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium then simmer until the consistency is slightly thinner than maple syrup (you should be able to see the bottom of the pan for a moment when scraping a spatula across the bottom,) ⏱️ 15-20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
2
For the Fresh Basil Vinaigrette/Marinade: Add all ingredients except extra virgin olive oil to a food processor or blender then pulse to roughly chop the basil and garlic. Turn processor on then slowly stream in oil.
3
Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper then add to a Ziplock back with half the vinaigrette/marinade. Marinate for ⏱️ 15 minutes or up to a ⏱️ 4 hours in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, combine cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls with the remaining vinaigrette in a large bowl.
chicken breasts (~2lbs, pounded to an even thickness)4salt and peppermozzarella pearls8 oz
4
Preheat grill over medium-high heat then grill chicken for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes a side. Plate then top with cherry tomato and mozzarella topping and reduced balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts
calories
763 kcal
fat Content
45 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
22 g
sodium Content
339 mg
protein Content
60 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
165 mg
carbohydrate Content
26 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
25 g
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