Grilled Caprese Chicken

Grilled Caprese Chicken puts chopped fresh basil, red wine vinegar and garlic cloves at the center of a chicken recipe and finishes in about 21 minutes, enough for 4 -6 servings.

• Yield 4 -6 servings
• Ready in 21 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 6 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• Salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/4-inch slices, halved, and patted dry)
• 4 chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
• 2 large tomatoes (cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the basil, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil until it is thoroughly incorporated. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to a bowl and toss in the fresh mozzarella pieces, coating the cheese with the vinaigrette. Set aside. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette for the cooked chicken.
2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken and tomatoes on a hot charcoal or gas grill until the chicken is browned and cooked through and the tomatoes are lightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of your chicken and heat of the grill). Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter. Top with the tomato slices and drizzle with the reserved vinaigrette. Cover the chicken with an even layer of mozzarella and tent the platter loosely with foil. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Serve.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.