The Grilled Chicken Meal You’ll Be Eating All Summer Long

by Women's Health | Sep 13, 2024 | Recipes

Rich in vitamins, high in protein and a great source of minerals, chicken also has a bonus serving of healthy fats to keep you going for longer. Chicken is also incredibly versatile and can be prepared in so many ways – from roasting and air-frying to being braaied. It lends itself really well to far more flavours than beef, making it the perfect addition to any braai.

Grilled Chicken Caprese Recipe

Below, find one more chicken recipe to add to your repertoire of healthy and convenient meals to make!

Grilled Chicken Caprese

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Prep Time 20

Course dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 494 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Serving Platter

Ingredients

Canola oil for grill grates
1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp Plus 2 tsp olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
Small fresh basil leaves
1 small Shallot, finely chopped
1 cup Corn kernel, from 1 large ear or frozen and thawed
470 g Mixed-colour grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
170 6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup Fresh mozzarella, sliced

Instructions

Heat grill to medium-high. Clean grill and lightly oil with canola oil. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, 3 Tbsp olive oil and 1/3 TSP each salt and pepper; stir in shallot. Add corn grape tomatoes and toss to combine; set aside.
Rub chicken with remaining 2 tsp oil, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 TSP pepper and grill until cooked through, 4 to 6 mins. per side.
Arrange chicken, sliced tomatoes and mozzarella on platter. Spoon corn mixture and any juice from bowl over top, then sprinkle with basil.