Chicken Caprese Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 669kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsps olive oil
- 4 tsps brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsps dried basil
- 2 tsps salt
Salad
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados, pitted and sliced
- 1 ½ cups sliced grape tomatoes
- ¾ cup fresh mini mozzarella cheese balls (BelGioioso mozzarella snacking cheese)
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together to combine. Place chicken in a shallow dish, and pour 4 tablespoons dressing over chicken; coat well. Reserve remaining dressing for salad.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray, and heat to medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs on each side until crispy and cooked through. Allow chicken to rest while preparing the salad.
- In a large bowl, add lettuce. Top with avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and sliced chicken. Top with basil slices; drizzle with remaining dressing Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Toss to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 669kcal