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250ml Basil Infused Olive Oil – medium bottle with vibrant herbaceous notes.
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Grilled Caprese Chicken with Basil Infused Olive Oil

Juicy grilled chicken gets layered with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil-infused olive oil for a bright, savory caprese dinner that tastes like summer on a plate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Basil Infused Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or grill pan For cooking the chicken
  • 1 Mixing bowl For tossing tomatoes
  • 1 Tongs For turning chicken and tomatoes
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer For checking doneness
  • 1 Cutting board For resting and slicing

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken dry and brush it with 1 tablespoon of the Basil Infused Olive Oil.
  2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates if needed.
  4. Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the center reaches 165°F.
  5. While the chicken cooks, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon Basil Infused Olive Oil and a pinch of salt.
  6. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the tomatoes to the grill or a hot skillet so they blister and soften.
  7. Top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices and let them warm just until softened.
  8. Transfer the chicken to a plate, spoon the tomatoes over the top, and finish with torn basil and balsamic glaze.
  9. Serve right away with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

If the mozzarella is very cold, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes so it softens quickly on the hot chicken. A balsamic glaze gives the plate a sweet-tart finish, but use just enough to accent the tomatoes and basil oil. For a stronger grill mark, leave the chicken alone while it sears before turning.

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