Grilled Caprese Chicken Recipes

CAPRESE GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pound each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with the flat side of a meat mallet or heavy skillet until 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Brush the chicken on both sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with the oregano, salt and pepper.
• Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the chicken until cooked around the edges, about 3 minutes. Flip and spread the top of the chicken with the pizza sauce. Top with the mozzarella slices, then the tomato slices. Cover and grill until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is slightly melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove the chicken pizzas from the grill. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, basil and red pepper flakes.

GRILLED CAPRESE AVOCADO CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper for the reduction. Heat over high heat, cooking until thickened, stirring occasionally. Keep over low heat until ready to serve. In a large shallow bowl, stir together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Add in the chicken and allow to marinate for half an hour in the refrigerator. You can also marinate overnight. When ready to cook, preheat grill. Once grill is hot, add chicken and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, grill tomato slices and avocado halves for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove avocado from peel and slice. Remove chicken from heat and add to a baking sheet. Top each breast with one to two slices of grilled tomato. Top with one to two slices of grilled avocado. Top each with one slice of mozzarella. Allow the heat to melt the cheese. If you need to, add baking sheet to the oven and broil on Low until cheese is melted. Top with shredded basil and balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN CAPRESE

Steps:

• Season chicken: Combine the chicken seasonings together in a small bowl. Lightly rub the chicken with olive oil then season each side. Set aside while you start the Balsamic Glaze.
• Balsamic Glaze: Whisk vinegar and sugar together in a small nonreactive saucepan (nonstick, stainless steel, enamel or glazed finished pans). Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer just until the consistency of syrup, approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don't reduce too much because it will thicken slightly off heat. If it becomes too thick, stir in a little water over low heat.
• Cook chicken: You can start cooking the chicken while you're waiting for the glaze to thicken if you're good at multi-tasking (you don't want the glaze to burn!). Heat 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until deeply golden on one side.
• Add mozzarella: Flip the chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 1-2 additional minutes (depending on thickness), or until chicken is cooked to about 145 degrees F. Top each piece of chicken with two slices of mozzarella and continue to cook 2-3 minutes or until it registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
• Assemble: Remove chicken to a serving plate. Top each piece of chicken with tomato slices, a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings. Whisk well, and pour over the chicken breasts. I usually use a freezer bag, but you could combine everything in a container as well.
• Grill chicken. Light a grill to medium heat, or about 350 degrees. When hot, place the chicken breasts on the grill. Get some nice grill marks on one side, flipping once. Add cheese when chicken reaches about 155 degrees or so. Cook until done, approximately 20-25 minutes, or until a digital thermometer reaches 160 degrees. (The chicken will continue to cook while resting, and should be 165 degrees for safe consumption.)
• Add tomato, balsamic, and basil. Remove chicken and let rest. Then add sliced tomato, some balsamic glaze, and fresh basil.
• Serve. Serve balsamic grilled chicken with a variety of sides. See below for some excellent ideas!

GRILLED CHICKEN CAPRESE WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Add in the chicken and allow to marinate for half an hour (if time allows).Preheat grill plates over medium heat, and grill chicken for 5-6 minutes each side, or until completely cooked through in the centre, and slightly charred on the outer edges. While chicken is cooking, grill the tomato slices for 1-2 minutes each side. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella and grilled tomato slice, allowing the heat to melt the cheese.To serve, top with the shredded basil and balsamic reduction.