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Grilled Chicken Caprese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 T. chopped fresh basil
2 T. red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves
Salt & Pepper
4 T. olive oil
6 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4" slices, halved & patted dry
4 chicken breasts
2 large tomatoes, cored & cut into 1/2" slices
Directions:
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine basil, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper.
Slowly whisk in the oil until it is thoroughly incorporated.
Transfer 3 T. of the vinaigrette to a bowl & toss in the fresh mozzarella pieces, coating the cheese with the vinaigrette. Set aside. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette for the cooked chicken.
Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel & season both sides with salt & pepper. Grill the chicken & tomatoes on a hot charcoal or gas grill intil the chicken is browned & cooked through & the tomatoes are lightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of your chicken & heat of the grill). ''''transfer the cooked chicken to a platter. Top with the tomato slices & drizzle with the reserved vinaigrette. Cover the chicken with an even layer of mozzarella & tent the platter loosely with foil. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
Serve

 

 

 

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