Grilled Chicken Caprese

Name: Grilled Chicken Caprese
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Canola oil, for grill grates; 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 c. corn kernels (from 1 large ear, or frozen and thawed); 1 pt. mixed-color grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 lb. mixed-color medium and large tomatoes, sliced; 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1/4 c. small fresh basil leaves

It turns out chicken and caprese are a match made in heaven.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jul 21, 2022

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

494

Turn the classic Italian salad of tomato, basil, and mozzarella into a complete meal with juicy grilled chicken and fresh corn.

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for grill grates
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 cup corn kernels (from 1 large ear, or frozen and thawed)
1 pt. mixed-color grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 lb. mixed-color medium and large tomatoes, sliced
6 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium-high. Clean grill and lightly oil with canola oil. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, 3 Tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir in shallot. Add corn and grape tomatoes and toss to combine; set aside.
2. Step 2Rub chicken with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and grill until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Arrange chicken, sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella on platter. Spoon corn mixture and any juices from bowl over top, then sprinkle with basil.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 494 calories, 28 g fat (9 g saturated), 46 g protein, 630 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber

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