Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil with grilled chicken strips.

italianchickenquick

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
364
Calories
kcal
39g
Protein
10g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ mild Spice

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and grilled marks appear.

  4. 4

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

  5. 5

    On a serving platter, arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella in an alternating pattern.

  6. 6

    Top with fresh basil leaves and the grilled chicken strips.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately.