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grilled chicken caprese salad in a white bowl.
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Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad

This salad is the perfect summer meal. Balsamic marinated chicken is combined with the classic combination of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Marinating time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 24 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 - 4
Calories: 417kcal
Author: Abbey McDermott

Equipment

Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil or similar
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon parsley
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken Caprese Salad

  • 12-16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved if desired
  • 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
  • balsamic vinegar for drizzling over salad
  • olive oil for drizzling over salad

Instructions

Chicken and Marinade

  • To a mason jar or small bowl, add the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk together until combined.
  • Add the chicken breasts to a large zipper-top bag. Pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and massage the chicken to ensure the chicken is fully coated with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Grill over medium heat 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reads 165℉. Remove the chicken and let rest for 5 minutes.

Caprese Salad

  • Meanwhile, add the grape tomatoes and mozzarella to a large bowl. Slice the chicken and add to the bowl along with the fresh basil. Toss gently to combine. Arrange on a serving platter or in a bowl and drizzle with extra balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Serve.

Notes

  1. Optional - reserve a small amount of the marinade (before adding the raw chicken) to use as a dressing for the salad.
  2. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg