Peach Caprese Chicken Salad

Name: Peach Caprese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4–5 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into ½ inch slices; 2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 cup balsamic vinegar (OR save time with pre-made balsamic glaze); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

Tasty summer time take on a caprese salad, with a high protein addition of chicken breast. This recipe works great on the grill or in the oven.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:25:19 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2509.6 kcal (125%)

Total Fat106 g (151%)

Carbs87.2 g (34%)

Sugars67.8 g (75%)

Protein280.2 g (560%)

Sodium3944.5 mg (197%)

Fiber5.7 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

large

8 ozfresh mozzarella

cut into 1/2 inch slices

2peaches

medium, pitted and sliced

½ cupfresh basil

chopped

1 cupbalsamic vinegar

OR save time with pre-made balsamic glaze

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1 teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonpepper

1 Tbspbrown sugar

1 tspgarlic powder

1 tsppaprika

1 tspfreshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375º. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle oil all over chicken and generously coat with seasoning mixture, shaking off excess. Place chicken in oiled baking dish.

Step 2

Prep the peaches by slicing them and placing them aside. Slice the mozzarella and basil.

Step 3

Make balsamic glaze: Pour a cup of balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and bring it to a boil on the stovetop. Then, reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes. Check the consistency by dipping a spoon in the mixture. If it coats the back of the spoon, the glaze is ready. As the reduction cools, the consistency will become more syrup-like. If you happen to reduce the vinegar too much and it becomes a bit too sticky, simply stir a bit of water into the mixture over low heat. Remove the glaze from heat. **To save time, use a store-bought balsamic glaze.

Step 4

Bake until chicken is cooked almost through, about 20min, take out and add the mozzarella and peaches on top. Continue baking until the chicken reads an internal temperature of 165º, about 25-27 minutes total. Peaches should soften and cheese should melt.

Step 5

Cover chicken loosely with foil and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Garnish with balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Serve with green beans or a side salad.