Chicken Caprese
Recipe from Family Circle

Caprese is a salad that includes the wonderful combination of fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. For this recipe, the salad is served as sauce over pan-fried skinless, boneless chicken breast halves.


Chicken Caprese

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Balsamic Vinegar Salad Dressing, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Chicken Breasts, Dinner, Low Carb Chicken Dishes, Tomatoes
 
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Ingredients
  • 3 
    large ripe plum tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), cored, seeds squeezed out, and diced
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  • 6  ounces
    fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
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  • 5  tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    balsamic vinegar
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 3  tablespoons
    chopped fresh basil
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  • 1/2  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 1/2  cup
    bread crumbs
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  • 4 
    boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
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    Additional basil for garnish, optional
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Directions
1.
In a medium-size bowl, mix tomatoes, mozzarella, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper and chopped basil for the Caprese salad. Cover with plastic wrap and reserve.
2.
Place flour on a large plate. Lightly beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Spread the bread crumbs on another plate.
3.
Dip chicken first in the flour, then in the egg and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Sprinkle both sides with the remaining salt and pepper. Place on a large plate.
4.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reads 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Turn a few times, if necessary, to avoid burning.
5.
To serve, spoon an equal amount of Caprese salad over each piece of chicken. Garnish with additional basil and serve with garlic bread, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 571, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 238 mg, Sodium 572 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 52 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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