Grilled Chicken Caprese

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

2 LARGE skinless, boneless chicken breasts...OR 4 more smaller chicken breast halves

salt and pepper

1 Tbsp. EVOO

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

For the Caprese Topping:

2 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

2 balls fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

24 leaves fresh basil, chopped

2 Tbsp. EVOO

3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the grill on high, covered, for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-high.
2. Prepare the chicken. Place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap (or put in Ziploc bag) and with a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts until even thickness throughout. If you have 2 LARGE chicken breasts, butterfly breasts to prepare 4 smaller chicken breasts.
3. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on each side. Set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomato, diced mozzarella, chopped basil, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until needed.
5. Drizzle the prepared chicken cutlets with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; Toss to coat.
6. Place chicken on preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
7. To serve, place a piece of chicken on plate and top with the caprese topping.

*The Wooden Spoon, Chicago