For al fresco dining or outdoor gatherings, try this recipe for Grilled Chicken Caprese, which uses only a few basic ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Hello summer! This is a recipe for chicken caprese, which we used frequently when we were catering. It is a simple, delectable, and summery dish that highlights sweet, ripe summer tomatoes.
This recipe is great because it can be prepared on the stovetop or a grill depending on the weather, and it looks so delicious and fresh with little work.
Caprese Grilled Chicken
Grilled Caprese Chicken 🔗
The topping of this caprese-like chicken gets nice and melty on the grill. While you’re there, crisp up some crusty bread to serve alongside. It’s great for soaking up all the flavorful juices left on your plate.
Total: 20min
Nutrition Facts: calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber None, Protein 30 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, servingSize None, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g, Trans Fat None, unSaturated Fat None
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (see Tip), divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
Instruction:
- Preheat grill to medium-high or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Combine oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, basil, garlic, pepper and salt in a small bowl. Brush the mixture on both sides of chicken.
- Oil the grill rack or pan. Grill the chicken until it easily releases from the grill or pan, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and top with mozzarella and tomato. Grill until the cheese is melted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, 3 to 4 minutes more. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze and sprinkle with more basil, if desired.
FAQ
How long does it take to grill chicken?
Caprese chicken, also known as chicken Caprese, is an Italian-inspired chicken dish made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, herbs, olive oil, and vinegar. It’s a simple Italian dish that can be prepared in a number of ways, but one of the simplest is to bake it!
How long to marinate chicken breast?
Time, temperature, and techniqueBoneless Skinless Thighs. Skip the Guesswork. Use Direct and Indirect Heat. Chicken Wings. Time: 15 to 20 minutes. Drumsticks. Time: 30 minutes. Thighs (Bone-In). Time: 30 to 40 minutes. Boneless Skinless Breasts. Time: 5 to 6 minutes per side. Chicken Tenders. Time: 2 to 3 minutes per side.
How do you grill chicken?
If you don’t have that much time, even 10 minutes of marinating will flavor the outside of the chicken. Marinades without acid can be left longer but won’t improve their performance, so stick to 24 hours as a maximum.