Stovetop Grilled Chicken Caprese | Keto & High Protein
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Stovetop Grilled Chicken Caprese combines the traditional flavors of a caprese salad for an easy and flavorful summer dinner. The combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella is a classic Italian dish and a favorite of mine.
Keto note: Use balsamic vinegar instead of balsamic reduction to reduce carbs even more.
Whether the grill is out of gas or you desire something fresh, this Caprese Chicken Skillet dinner is a sweet, tangy, and juicy option any night of the week.
Stovetop Grilled Chicken Caprese
Spring and summer in The South are full of two things: bugs and juicy tomatoes. We typically grow the traditional larger tomatoes in the garden. However, I have been drawn to the more petite cherry-like tomatoes in recent years because they taste like happiness.
They mature faster and are a bit sweeter and the perfect size for placing atop a salad, or, in this case, a Grilled Chicken Caprese.
The fact that this grilled chicken can be done right from the stovetop and into the oven is another win for me—no bugs swarming my head as I stand outside at the grill.
Equipment
Stovetop Chicken Caprese Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless. Two breasts may feed four people with ample sides.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup *balsamic reduction, store-bought or homemade (use balsamic vinegar to cut reduce carbs)
- 1 and ½ cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, sliced or halved. You can also use a large tomato, sliced.
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil
How to make a Homemade Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients and items you will need:
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Sugar or Brown Sugar
- Small saucepan or cast iron skillet
- Whisk
- Spoon
- Mason Jar (depending on quantity made)
It takes only 10 minutes for this balsamic glaze to come together. First, start by heating a small saucepan or a personal cast iron skillet over medium heat for just a minute. I used 1 Tablespoon of sugar (you can use brown sugar or your choice of sugar substitute based on your preference) and 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar.
Next, whisk off and on for 5-10 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid has been reduced. Reduce by half or until the back of a spoon stays coated upon removal from the glaze. Also, if you make a double or triple batch, you can multiply the recipe. Just note that the reduction time may take longer.
You can make reduction without sugar, see my Balsamic Reduction Recipe.
Last but not least, you can store the glaze in a mason jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. This homemade balsamic glaze is like the icing on the chicken. So. Good.
Easy sides for Grilled Chicken Caprese
- PEACH TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE
- Kale Quinoa Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- EASY BALSAMIC CHICKEN CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE
- Peach Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
- Oven-Fried Green Tomato Caprese Recipe
- PIMENTO CHEESE BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
- ONE PAN BAKED CAPRESE ORZO
Stovetop Grilled Chicken Caprese | Keto & High Protein
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 medium garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup balsamic reduction store-bought or homemade
- 1 and ½ cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, sliced or halved
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Pound chicken with a meat mallet to about ½-inch thick.2 medium chicken breasts
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of the chicken.1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan.2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Once the oil is hot but not smoking, place the chicken in the skillet using tongs.
- Cook for 3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Reduce the heat to low.
- While you're letting the skillet cool slightly, mince the garlic. Now, add the minced garlic to the pan and saute for a minute. Stir it constantly so that it doesn't burn.4 medium garlic clove
- Turn the heat off the stove, add the chicken back to the pan, and add the balsamic glaze. Rotate the chicken so that it is coated in the glaze.¼ cup balsamic reduction
- Top chicken with mozzarella. (I like to add the tomatoes last and not cook them. However, you can add them now before the mozzarella and cook them if you prefer.2 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Place in the oven to bake at 350F for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the mozzarella is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve.1 and ½ cups cherry tomatoes, Fresh basil
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
My family loved this chicken. It was easy to make and juicy.
This is so simple and full of big flavor, my favorite combo!!
This was delicious! Definitely going on our regular dinner rotation 🙂