Name: Caprese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; about 8 cups lettuce – I like a mix of romaine, spinach, and arugula, but anything goes; about 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 8 oz. bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls) or fresh, mozzarella, cubed; about 1/2 cup basil leaves; 2 Tbsp. balsamic glaze, I keep this in the pantry pre-made, but here’s how to make your own; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. salt; fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Caprese Chicken Salad

This caprese chicken salad is packed with marinated chicken, tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic. It’s an easy and healthy meal!

Author: Allie Doran
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Dish/Salad
Method: Oven/Grill/Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the chicken:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

For the salad:

about 8 cups lettuce – I like a mix of romaine, spinach, and arugula, but anything goes
about 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
8 oz. bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls) or fresh, mozzarella, cubed
about 1/2 cup basil leaves
2 Tbsp. balsamic glaze, I keep this in the pantry pre-made, but here’s how to make your own
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
fresh cracked pepper, to taste

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Instructions

To make the chicken, place all of the ingredients listed under for the chicken into a bowl with a lid or a zip-top bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
To bake the chicken – preheat the oven to 400F and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165F.
To grill the chicken – grill the chicken on medium-high heat for 10-13 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature is 165F.
To saute the chicken – cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for about 12-14 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature is 165F.
Once the chicken is cooked, set it aside and allow it to rest while you prepare the salad.
You can either make 4 individual salads or one big salad. Layer the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on top of the lettuce.
Then, slice the chicken. Drizzle everything the balsamic glaze, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve!

Notes

If you want to prep in advance, leave off the balsamic glaze, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and add just before serving.

Find it online: https://www.missallieskitchen.com/caprese-chicken-salad/