Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 pounds zucchini
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a glass container, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and sea salt. Mix well, cover tightly, and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (about 400ºF).
- Prepare the Caprese salad topping: In a bowl, mix halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls with olive oil. Chiffonade the basil leaves and add them to the mixture.
- Grill the chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill, cooking each side for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165ºF).
- Serve: Allow the chicken to rest before slicing. Top with the Caprese salad mixture and drizzle with balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with toppings (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg