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Dinner for 5

Chicken Caprese Salad

Marinated chicken cooks in a skillet, cools, and joins romaine, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, basil, and balsamic dressing.

$3.20per serving $$
160 minstart to table
5servings

ItalianGluten-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 10 oz grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/3 cup chiffonade basil

Steps

  1. Whisk three tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat the chicken with the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
  4. Rest the chicken for 10 minutes, then cut it into strips.
  5. Whisk the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl.
  6. Toss the romaine, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, basil, and chicken with the dressing.

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