Caprese chicken
Caprese chicken is prepared by searing chicken breasts and topping them with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, then baking.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 800 | Grams |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 250 | Grams |
| Tomato | 3 | Count |
| Fresh Basil | 1 | Bunch |
| Olive Oil | 3 | Tbsp |
| Balsamic Vinegar | 2 | Tbsp |
| Garlic | 3 | Clove |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Large SkilletBaking Dish