Description
A light and refreshing Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe that is packed with fresh flavors and comes together easily!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced
Grilled Caprese Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast (approx. 1/2 lb each)
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices beefsteak tomato
- fresh basil, chopped
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Marinade (optional): Combine Marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk. Add chicken to a reusable silicone bag or glass container; pour marinade over top and ensure chicken is fully coated. Cover tightly and place in refrigerator. Let marinate 30 minutes.
- Prep Grill: Heat grill to medium heat (approximately 400 degrees F) and ensure grill grates are clean.
- Grill Chicken: Place chicken on direct heat (direct flame) and cook at medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side. Move chicken away from the direct heat (direct flame) so that it is cooking on indirect heat (maintaining the same grill temp) and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes (you don’t need to flip during this point because the chicken will cook as if it is in an oven) or until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the chicken reads 160 degrees F on your instant-read thermometer.
- Add Cheese: When the chicken reaches approx. 160 degrees F., open the grill and place 2 slices of cheese on each piece of chicken, then place the tomato slice on top. Close the grill and let the cheese melt, approx. 2 minutes.
- Let Rest: Remove from grill and let rest at least 5 minutes so the juices can redistribute (the chicken will continue to cook during this time and the internal temp will continue to rise up to 10 additional degrees). Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees (at thickest part of the breast).
- Serve: Serve with fresh chopped basil and balsamic glaze and enjoy!
Notes
- Marinade Optional: feel free to skip this step and just season chicken with some salt and pepper! You can also use a balsamic marinade if you prefer.
- Juicy Chicken: The key to a juicy chicken breast is to not over-cook it! Remember that chicken continues to cook even while it is resting. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 165 degrees F. so pulling it off the grill a few degrees before it reaches 165 will help ensure it doesn’t get over-cooked (because it will keep cooking and the internal temp will keep rising a few degrees during the rest time).
- Storage: any leftover chicken can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 479.5 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
- Cholesterol: 46.5 mg