Caprese Salad with Chicken recipe

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
4 boneless chicken thighs
5 cups mixed salad greens
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced

Nutrition Info

401 calories
carbohydrate: 14.6 g
cholesterol: 70.9 mg
fat: 28.2 g
fiber: 5.8 g
protein: 24.3 g
saturatedFat: 7.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 830.1 mg
sugar: 6.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, dried basil, and salt together in a bowl. Place chicken thighs in a separate bowl and pour 1/4 cup dressing on top2, reserving remaining dressing for the salad.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Grill chicken over indirect heat, turning occasionally, until juices run clear, 18 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Set aside for 5 minutes before slicing.

  4. Combine salad greens, avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing and toss to combine. Top with grilled chicken.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

In addition to the traditional caprese ingredients - tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil - this delicious salad features avocado and grilled chicken.

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