Grilled Chicken Caprese with Burrata

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

If making the homemade balsamic glaze, add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half (about 10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the glaze to cool. NOTE: It will thicken as it cools. This step can be done up to 4 days in advance. Store unused glaze in an airtight container with lid for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Make the chicken marinade by whisking together the 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, honey, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or glass pie plate.

Add the chicken pieces and turn them 2 to 3 times to coat both sides. Then nestle the chicken into the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill (or use a grill pan on the stove) to medium-high heat (400℉).

When the grill is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.

Add the chicken directly to the grill grate and cook over indirect heat for 5-6 minutes.

Flip the chicken over and cook until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the thickest part, an additional 4-6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tomato salad. In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to combine, then fold the sliced basil into the tomato mixture.

To serve, top each chicken breast with a 2-ounce portion of the burrata and ½ cup of the tomato-basil mixture.

Drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons balsamic glaze and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

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