Grilled Chicken Caprese

Submitted by Kristy D.

"This is a great way to use up all those garden tomatoes and fresh basil!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken breasts
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices

directions

1. Combine basil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Slowly whisk in oil.
3. Transfer 2 tablespoons vinaigrette to bowl and toss with mozzarella; reserve remaining vinaigrette.
4. Cut chicken lengthwise to make 4 breasts.
5. season with a little salt and pepper.
6. Grill chicken and tomatoes over high heat until chicken is well browned and tomatoes are lightly charred.
7. Transfer chicken to a platter and top with a tomato slice and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
8. Top with a slice of cheese and loosely tent foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.