Elevate your Mother’s Day lunch with a refreshing and satisfying Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken breast. This dish layers the classic flavours of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil with the added protein of chicken to make it a complete meal. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction, it’s a keto-friendly salad that brings elegance and taste to your celebration, honouring the remarkable woman in your life with a meal as delightful as she is.
Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken
Recipe By Ketology
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Cooking Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4
Calories
350
Ingredients
- For the Grilled Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Salad
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Balsamic Reduction
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon keto-friendly sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.
- 3. Bring the balsamic vinegar (and sweetener, if using) to a boil in a small saucepan, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until the vinegar thickens and reduces to half its original volume, creating a syrup-like consistency. Let it cool..
- 4. On a large platter, layer slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves. Add slices of grilled chicken on top. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salad.
- 6. Present the Keto Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken as a vibrant and flavorful centerpiece for your Mother's Day lunch. It's a dish that combines health with luxury, perfect for a day of celebration.
- 7. Share this delightful salad with your mom and loved ones, offering a meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious, symbolizing your appreciation and love on this special day.
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