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This Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe is a modification of the original with layers of mozzarella, tomatoes, basil with a balsamic & olive oil drizzle.
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Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe

This Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe is a modification of the original with layers of mozzarella, tomatoes, basil with a balsamic & olive oil drizzle.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Keto, Low Carb
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Aprilgolightly

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts
  • 4 oz Fresh Mozzarella
  • 6 oz Tomatoes
  • 4 Basil Leaves
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Start by prepping the chicken by laying the chicken in between 2 pieces of Saran Wrap. Use the flat part of a meat tenderizer to hammer the chicken.
  • This helps the chicken to cook quicker and  makes it more tender.
  • Spice the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Pre-heat the grill pan to medium heat. Use your oil to grease the pan. Use a paper towel to spread the oil over the grill pan.
  • Using tongs, add the pounded chicken to the grill pan. You can fit 2 pounded chicken breast on the pan.
  • Cook the chicken on one side for about 4 minutes to cook about 2/3 of the way so that the white cooked chicken is coming up the sides.
  • Flip over the chicken and cook for another minute or 2.
  • How to turn the grilled chicken into caprese chicken?
  • To turn the grilled chicken into chicken caprese, add the sliced mozzarella on top.
  • Then, add a leaf of basil and tomatoes on top.
  • Drizzle olive oil on top and then the balsamic vinegar.
  • If you want to melt the cheese a bit, you can heat the oven to 300 degrees F. Then, take the grill plate and put it right in the oven.
  • Add the mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes on top. Let it heat up for 5 minutes. Top of the salad by drizzling of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar over the top.
  • Try to keep it from getting on the plate for the best presentation. Throw a pinch or salt and pepper on top for flavor.

Nutrition

Sodium: 444mg | Calcium: 159mg | Vitamin C: 9mg | Vitamin A: 635IU | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 959mg | Cholesterol: 167mg | Calories: 418kcal | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fat: 19g | Protein: 55g | Carbohydrates: 3g | Iron: 1mg