Perfect Balsamic Chicken With Fresh Caprese Salsa
A delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in balsamic reduction, served with a refreshing caprese salsa of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grill or Skillet
- Resealable Plastic Bag
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Approximately 6 ounces each.
Marinade Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Balsamic Vinegar High-quality balsamic vinegar.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt.
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground black pepper.
Caprese Salsa Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Diced.
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
- 0.5 cup Fresh Basil Chopped.
Salsa Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper Additional to taste.
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the marinade by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until well blended.
- 2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Prepare the caprese salsa by combining diced mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil in a mixing bowl. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- 5. Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 6. Serve sliced chicken topped with caprese salsa.
Notes
For variations, consider adding jalapeños for heat, using different cheeses, or marinating overnight for deeper flavor.