Caprese bowls with grilled chicken are a quick, easy, and healthy way to enjoy a delicious meal. All you need is some cooked chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and some fresh basil. Simply layer the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!
Easily customized to your liking.
The great thing about this dish is that it can be easily customized to your liking. If you're not a fan of chicken, you can substitute it with another protein of your choice. Or, if you're looking for a bit more of a flavor boost, you can add some balsamic vinegar or pesto to the mix. Caprese bowls are perfect for a light meal or a satisfying snack. So next time you're in the mood for something tasty, give them a try!
Perfect meal for a summer day
Caprese bowls with grilled chicken are the perfect meal for a summer day. The combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, with the added flavor of grilled chicken, makes for a light yet satisfying dish. Caprese bowls are also extremely versatile – they can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. And because they can be made ahead of time, they're ideal for entertaining. So if you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal for your next party or picnic, Caprese bowls with grilled chicken are sure to please.
Caprese Bowls with Grilled Chicken Ingredients
Caprese bowls are a light and healthy meal option that can be made in under 30 minutes. This dish combines grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes with a balsamic vinegar dressing. For the chicken, you will need:
-1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
-¼ teaspoon salt
-¼ teaspoon black pepper
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-For the Caprese salad:
- 2 avocados sliced in half
-1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
-8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
-¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-¼ teaspoon salt
-¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
start by:
- preheating your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper,
- then brush with olive oil.
- Grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Next, prepare the Caprese salad by combining the cherry tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour this over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the salad among four bowls and top with chicken. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Caprese Bowls with Grilled Chicken
Description
Caprese bowls with grilled chicken are a quick, easy, and healthy way to enjoy a delicious meal. All you need is some cooked chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and some fresh basil. Simply layer the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!
Ingredients
-1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
-¼ teaspoon salt
-¼ teaspoon black pepper
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-For the Caprese salad:
- 2 avocados sliced in half
-1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
-8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
-¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-¼ teaspoon salt
-¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- preheating your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper,
- then brush with olive oil.
- Grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Next, prepare the Caprese salad by combining the cherry tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour this over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the salad among four bowls and top with chicken. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
