Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes—this Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe features Springer Mountain Farms boneless skinless chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. A healthy and easy summer dinner idea!
00:05 Prep |
00:15 Cook |
00:20 Total Time |
Ingredients
- 6 Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Breasts
- Salt & Pepper, for seasoning chicken
- Vegetable oil, for grill to prevent sticking
- 1 ball Fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 slices
- 1 container Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, sliced or chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- Balsamic vinaigrette or Balsamic glaze
Directions
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Wipe grill/grill pan with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken on grill and cook for about 5-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill, place slices of mozzarella on each piece of chicken, and keep warm for serving.
- In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper until combined.
- To serve, top each cheese covered piece of chicken with the tomato mixture and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze.