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5 from 10 votes

Caprese Grilled Chicken

Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Alex Snodgrass

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Basil Pesto, storebought or homemade
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For the Cherry Tomato Topping:

  • 2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound the chicken until it is a uniform ½-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl and add the olive oil, balsamic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until well combined and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

Make the Cherry Tomato Topping:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine all of the tomato topping ingredients and toss to combine. Set aside while you grill the chicken.

Grill the Chicken:

  • Heat the grill over medium-high heat (350-400℉) and oil the grill grates (to do this, dip a wadded paper towel in a little oil and, using tongs, wipe the oil evenly over the grate. Be careful not to use too much oil, because that's a sure-fire way to start a good flare-up—a little goes a long way here.
  • Cook the chicken over the heat for about 4 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the chicken is cooked through. The lid should be closed throughout the cooking process.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pesto on top of each chicken breast and spread it across the top into an even layer. Then, evenly sprinkle the tops with the mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese is just melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and transfer to a clean platter to allow to rest for about 4 minutes.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • To serve, spoon the cherry tomato mixture across the tops of the chicken.