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Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad

Grilled Herbed Chicken Breasts are thinly sliced and served over a bed of Baby Greens with fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese. Drizzled with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. This recipe makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Fresh Herbs, such as Thyme, Rosemary, or Oregano, chopped
  • Mixed Baby Greens
  • 2 Large Tomatoes, Heirloom Varieties are best
  • 1 Several leaves of Fresh Basil
  • 4-6 Ounces of Fresh Mozzarella Balls
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar (Use a good quality vinegar for this recipe)
  • Salt & Pepper


Preparations:
  1. Wash and pat dry Chicken Breasts. Rub Chicken with a little Olive Oil. Sprinkle Chicken with fresh Herbs, cover with plastic wrap. Let Chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  2. After Chicken has marinated, grill over medium heat, depending on the thickness of the Chicken, until cooked through. Let Chicken rest 5 minutes, and then thinly slice.
  3. Divide the mixed Baby Greens onto two plates. Slice the Tomatoes and Mozzarella and place them on top of the Greens. Alternate a fresh Basil leaf between the Tomato slices. Top with sliced Chicken. Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar over the salad. Season with Salt & Pepper.
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