Caprese Chicken Recipe…
Happy Friday lovelies! Sooo excited it’s the weekend. In case you haven’t already noticed.. I really love my weekends ;-)! To get your weekend started I jotted down one of my favorite recipes. I fell in love with caprese salads in Italy and I thought what better way than to make this a whole dinner? I hope you enjoy it!!
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breasts
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tbs EVOO
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 tbs diced basil leaves
1 package fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Asparagus Ingredients:
1 bunch of asparagus
1 tablespoon lemon zest
salt and pepper
1 tsp. EVOO
Preheat grill. Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Spread evenly over both sides of the chicken.
Coat the asparagus with EVOO. Add the salt and pepper and shaved lemon zest. I also added a splash of lemon juice over them.
While the grill is heating, slice the tomatoes and basil. Place in a bowl with the salt, pepper, and a dash of oregano. Add 1 tablespoon of EVOO and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. Set to aside and let the tomatoes marinate.
Place the chicken and asparagus on the grill. Cook the chicken 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness- Ensure there is no pink in the center. The asparagus just needs turned every now and again. I leave these on until they have nice grill marks and are tender.
Slice a few pieces of fresh mozzarella. At the last minute or two of cooking the chicken, add the mozzarella and close the grill so it melts just slightly over the chicken.
Place chicken on a plate and spoon over the tomato mixture. Add your side of asparagus and enjoy!!
If you decide to make this, let me know your thoughts on it!! I’d love to hear feedback. Have a wonderful weekend!
August 22, 2014 @ 2:15 pm
I’m so hungry now! Great post and great recipe. I will totally have to make this for myself and my roommates.
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
August 22, 2014 @ 2:51 pm
OMG that looks so delish, I have been in a love affair with asparagus lately and this is a great way to serve them.
Natalia
August 22, 2014 @ 3:06 pm
This looks amazing! Definitely trying this over the weekend!
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
September 17, 2014 @ 12:50 pm
Heidi- I hope you tried this recipe and love it!! Thank you for stopping by!
August 22, 2014 @ 3:21 pm
So glad I found your blog! This looks yummy!
ciao
https://ciaonewportbeach.blogspot.com/
September 17, 2014 @ 12:50 pm
Thank you Fabiana!! Hopefully you’ve tried it out!
August 22, 2014 @ 4:30 pm
Wow, that meal looks delicious! And almost gives me the motivation to cook dinner tonight. Almost. 😉 Thanks so much for linking up! Happy Friday! xo
September 17, 2014 @ 12:51 pm
LOL I love the keyword there..”Almost” 🙂 Too funny!! Thank you for stopping by!
August 22, 2014 @ 5:22 pm
YUM!!!!! Wish that was already made for me!! Have a great weekend!!
August 22, 2014 @ 6:14 pm
Oh, this looks delicious and I’m going to make it this weekend!
https://www.fabuloustorture.blogspot.com
August 22, 2014 @ 6:15 pm
Looks delicious! Our garden is overflowing with cherry tomatoes and green beans right now. I would probably sub in some green beans with a little lemon for the asparagus since I have it on hand. Thanks for the recipe!
September 17, 2014 @ 12:52 pm
Lindsey that is a great idea!! I hope you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for stopping by!
August 22, 2014 @ 6:28 pm
Oh my goodness this sounds delicious! For once I think I may actually have all the ingredients at home to try a recipe. Thanks for sharing!
xo, Mandy
Saguaros & Stilettos
August 22, 2014 @ 8:07 pm
this is a perfect summer meal! yum!
August 22, 2014 @ 9:56 pm
Oh wow, that looks amazing! I’ll have to pin it to one of my supper boards. 🙂
September 17, 2014 @ 12:52 pm
Thank you Carroll!! <3