Name: Grilled Chicken Caprese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to half inch thickness; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 slices fresh mozzarella, BelGioioso is my favorite; 4 tomato slices, cut into quarter inch thick rounds; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced into ribbons; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, Pompeian works great; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to half inch thickness

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 slices fresh mozzarella, BelGioioso is my favorite

4 tomato slices, cut into quarter inch thick rounds

3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced into ribbons

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, Pompeian works great

1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Instructions

1-Store leftovers: Keep chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, with balsamic glaze stored separately to prevent sogginess.

2-Reheat leftovers: Warm in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes until heated through; microwave on medium power can be used as an alternative.

3-Make-ahead freezing: Grill chicken without cheese and tomato toppings, then freeze for up to 2 months by wrapping each piece in plastic and placing in a freezer bag.

4-Thaw and serve: Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the refrigerator, reheat, and add fresh mozzarella and toppings before serving.

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Notes

🔪 Pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness so every piece cooks at the same rate—skip this and you will have dry edges next to undercooked centers.
🧀 Add the mozzarella only when the chicken hits 155°F to 160°F; adding it too early will cause the cheese to burn before the meat is done.
🔥 Watch the balsamic reduction closely during the last minute—it goes from perfectly syrupy to scorched in seconds and will continue thickening as it cools.

Author: Ruby Bennett
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grill
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
Calories: 385
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 44g
Cholesterol: 125mg