Chicken Caprese Salad

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 to 3 teaspoons (a few good splashes) balsamic vinegar

8 slices firm tomato

8 slices fresh basil

8 slices fresh mozzarella or fresh smoked mozzarella

Extra virgin olive oil

Cracked black pepper to taste

Sea salt, to taste

Directions:

Heat grill to medium high heat. Rub chicken with balsamic vinegar to tenderize. Grill chicken breasts for 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill and allow to stand for 5 minutes to reach room temperature.

Top each breast with a layer of tomato, basil, and mozzarella, using 2 pieces of each. Drizzle the entire dish with olive oil and top with black pepper and salt, to taste. Serve with crusty Artisan bread.

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