Description
Grilled Chicken Caprese is a fresh, flavor-packed dinner made with juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and a sweet balsamic reduction. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
For the Balsamic Reduction:
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly oil grill grates or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, top each chicken breast with fresh mozzarella slices. Close the grill lid and cook until cheese is melted.
- While chicken cooks, combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced and thickened (about 8–10 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove chicken from grill. Top with sliced tomatoes and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve immediately
Notes
- Pound thicker chicken breasts to even thickness for more even cooking.
- The balsamic reduction will thicken more as it cools.
- You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg