Garlic-Basil Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salsa Recipe

Name: Garlic-Basil Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 6 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 8 small chicken breast halves with bone and skin (5 lbs. total); SALSA; 1 qt. mixed colors cherry and grape tomatoes, halved; 2 cups (12 oz. drained) fresh mozzarella balls such as perlini or small wedges of bocconcini; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

CHICKEN
1 cup fresh basil leaves
6 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 small chicken breast halves with bone and skin (5 lbs. total)
SALSA
1 qt. mixed colors cherry and grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups (12 oz. drained) fresh mozzarella balls such as perlini or small wedges of bocconcini
1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper

1
Heat grill to high (450u00b0 to 550u00b0) with a charcoal area left clear or a gas burner turned off to make an indirect heat area. Make rub for chicken: Pulse basil, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until roughly chopped. Rub mixture all over chicken.
2
Make salsa: Stir together tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to combine; let stand at least 30 minutes.
3
Grill chicken skin side down over direct heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Move pieces to indirect heat area, turning over, and grill until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Spoon tomatoes, cheese, basil, and half the salsa liquid over chicken; save remaining liquid for a salad dressing if you like.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

1222

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 6 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Garlic-Basil Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Garlic-Basil Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salsa

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