Description
Succulent grilled chicken caprese blends Italian culinary traditions with fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil combine elegantly, delivering a light summer meal you’ll savor on warm evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices tomato
- ½ cup (118 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) light brown sugar
- 2 tbsps fresh basil, sliced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Heat grill to medium-high, creating a pristine, well-lubricated cooking surface for perfect chicken searing.
- Seasoning Ritual: Massage chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powders, salt, and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Grilling Performance: Position seasoned chicken on grill, cooking 6-7 minutes per side until golden and thoroughly cooked, monitoring internal temperature for optimal doneness.
- Cheese Transformation: Top chicken with mozzarella during final cooking stage, closing grill lid to encourage luxurious melting and creating a creamy cheese blanket.
- Balsamic Alchemy: Simultaneously craft reduction by simmering balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens to a glossy, syrup-like consistency.
- Finishing Flourish: Remove chicken from grill, elegantly adorning each breast with tomato slices and torn basil leaves, then drizzle with balsamic reduction for a sophisticated flavor finale.
- Serving Presentation: Plate immediately, showcasing the harmonious blend of grilled chicken, molten cheese, and aromatic herbs.
Notes
- Grill Preparation: Clean and oil the grill thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure beautiful grill marks on the chicken.
- Seasoning Technique: Massage spices deeply into the chicken to maximize flavor penetration and create a more balanced taste experience.
- Temperature Monitoring: Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, guaranteeing safe and juicy results.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Watch cheese carefully during the final moments of grilling to achieve a perfect molten texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg