Grilled Balsamic Caprese Chicken Recipe
Balsamic marinated chicken breasts, thick slices of tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella. The perfect summer grilled chicken!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
Balsamic Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other Ingredients
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 large or 2 small tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
- 8 basil leaves
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the balsamic grilled chicken. Put the chicken breasts in a freezer bag and pour the marinade over them. Press the air out of the bag, seal it and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. When the grill is hot place the marinated chicken onto it and grill for 4-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
- During the last couple minutes of grilling, layer 2 slices of tomatoes, 2 basil leaves and 2 slices of mozzarella on top of each chicken breast. When the cheese is melted remove from the grill. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg