Caprese Chicken Salad with Balsamic Glaze
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella, cubed
- (1/2 cups) fresh basil leaves
- (1/4 cups) balsamic glaze
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub to coat evenly.
- 4
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75 °C).
- 5
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces cubed fresh mozzarella, and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves.
- 7
Add the sliced grilled chicken to the bowl with the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
- 8
Drizzle 1/4 cup balsamic glaze over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
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