Chicken Caprese on the Grill

🧂 Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts

  large sized, skinless and boneless
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 lemons

  juiced
• 2 cloves garlic

  peeled
• 5 basil leaves

  roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 medium tomatoes

  sliced
• 6 slices fresh mozzarella

  use more if needed
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil

Instructions

• 1 Blend lemon juice, garlic, basil, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a
  blender or food processor. Taste and adjust as needed.
• 2 Cut chicken breasts in half. Place the halves into a zip-top plastic bag or
  glass dish.
• 3 Pour the marinade over the top, toss to coat—seal the bag, and place it in the
  fridge for 30-60 minutes.
• 4 While chicken is marinating, it is time to make the reduction.
• 5 Simmer the balsamic vinegar over medium heat for 4 minutes; stir often.
• 6 Reduce heat to low and continue simmering for an additional 6 minutes or until
  reduced by half. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
• 7 Remove the balsamic reduction from the heat, cover, and set aside while the
  chicken is cooking.
• 8 Prepare your grill for 375 degrees indirect cooking (two-zone set up).
• 9 Place the marinated chicken breasts on the cooler side of the grill and cook for
  10-15 minutes, turning 1-2 times.
• 10 Move breasts over direct heat during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking for a nice
  quick sear.
• 11 Chicken is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. in the
  thickest part of the breast.
• 12 Once cooked, transfer the grilled chicken onto a clean cutting board or large
  platter.
• 13 Top each breast with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, 1-2 slices of tomato,
  the balsamic reduction, then chopped basil. Serve immediately.
• 14 Store leftover caprese chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for
  up to 3 days. If making ahead, store all the ingredients separately, and
  assemble once the chicken is warmed through. Doing this will help keep the
  tomatoes from turning mushy and compromising the textural integrity of the dish.

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