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Close-up of Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad with grilled chicken, avocado, mozzarella, and tomatoes on a bed of lettuce
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Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad features seared chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, creamy avocado, and basil, all drizzled with balsamic dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 348
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 pieces skinless chicken thigh fillets (no bone)
  • 5 cups washed and dried Romaine lettuce (or cos lettuce leaves)
  • 1 sliced avocado
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella balls (or bocconcini)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
  • 1 pinch salt (to season)
  • 1 pinch pepper (to season)

Method
 

  1. Whisk together marinade ingredients to combine. Place chicken in a shallow dish; pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing/marinade onto the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining marinade for dressing later.
  2. In a large grill pan or skillet, heat about one teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat and grill or sear the chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy, and cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked, set aside to rest.
  3. Slice the chicken into strips, then prepare the salad with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and chicken. Top with basil strips, drizzle with remaining dressing, season with salt and pepper, and serve.