Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Reduction

by Erin

It’s official. Not only am I broke (after paying fees for grad school, car repairs, and new contacts), but I am also low on time. In a little over a week I will be packing up and moving to Knoxville for a month to work with a collaborating lab to do mouse studies for my research.The list of things I need to get done before then is ridiculous. And I don’t think the stress is allowing me to sleep properly at night still because I wake up exhausted even after 8 hours. So what does that mean for you? Hopefully nothing other than hearing me complain or freak out from time to time. I don’t plan on letting my blog suffer but just in case I don’t post one day, blame my stress.

Continuing on with quick dinners for my life-style as of late, enter this caprese-style chicken. This recipe is very similar to the Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Mozzarella and Pesto but instead of pesto you use fresh basil leaves and then add a tomato. Maybe next time I’ll mesh the two recipes together and use Mozzarella, pesto AND tomato – watch out for me I’m a risk taker (note sarcasm).

Speaking of fresh basil, I have started growing my own in pots on my porch! They are cute little things at the moment, but I still have to resist the urge to pluck off their tiny leaves to eat. Which reminds me I need to take those with me when I leave…

One year ago: Beef Negimaki with Broccolini and Rice

CAPRESE CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Serves 6

Ingredients:

6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp butter

6 slices fresh Mozzarella cheese

6 slices tomato

6 large basil leaves

Directions:

  1. Prepare chicken on the grill. As chicken is cooking, pour balsamic vinegar into sauce pan or skillet and cook until reduced by half. Add in butter and stir with a flat whisk until completely combined. Set aside.
  2. Top chicken with mozzarella cheese, basil leaf, and then tomato slice.
  3. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve warm.

Source: Add a Pinch

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5 comments

Emily @ She Makes and Bakes July 16, 2012 - 12:41 pm

I love all things caprese, and this looks fantastic. Can’t wait to try!

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Baker Street July 15, 2012 - 5:52 am

Wow! This really looks super delicious! Love the way you plated it! :)

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April July 13, 2012 - 12:33 pm

Yum!!! this looks wonderful! I have made a version of this before and I LOVED this! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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Jennie @themessybakerblog July 12, 2012 - 12:45 pm

Erin, this chicken dish looks so yummy. I love that it’s super easy to make- perfect for busy summer days.

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sally @ sally's baking addiction July 12, 2012 - 9:20 am

Caprese salads are my weakness. I order them whenever I see them on the menu, without fail. Love them paired with chicken here Erin! This meal is definitely right up my alley. And it’s so easy!

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