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Overhead view of a platter of Grilled Chicken Caprese with Burrata topped with colorful tomatoes and fresh basil.

Grilled Chicken Caprese with Burrata Recipe

A fun twist on classic caprese salads, this grilled chicken caprese is sweet, savory, refreshing, and satisfying without being heavy. With a quick cooking time, it’s an easy weeknight dinner recipe any time of the year.

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 15 mins Total: 35 mins + marinating time
Servings: 4 1x

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Glaze: 

For the Chicken:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon pure honey 
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 11 ¼ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¾-inch thickness and cut into 4 portions (if using 2 large breasts)

For the Tomato-Burrata Topping:

  • 1 pint (2 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of fine salt
  • ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 8-ounce or 2 4-ounce ball(s) fresh burrata cheese, drained and cut into quarters or halves, depending on size (4 portions total)

Instructions

  1. If making the homemade balsamic glaze, add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium-high heat
  2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half (about 10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the glaze to cool. NOTE: It will thicken as it cools. This step can be done up to 4 days in advance. Store unused glaze in an airtight container with lid for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
  4. Make the chicken marinade by whisking together the 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, honey, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or glass pie plate. 
  5. Add the chicken pieces and turn them 2 to 3 times to coat both sides. Then nestle the chicken into the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  6. When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill (or use a grill pan on the stove) to medium-high heat (400℉).
  7. When the grill is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.
  8. Add the chicken directly to the grill grate and cook over indirect heat for 5-6 minutes. 
  9. Flip the chicken over and cook until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the thickest part, an additional 4-6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate. 
  10. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tomato salad. In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to combine, then fold the sliced basil into the tomato mixture. 
  11. To serve, top each chicken breast with a 2-ounce portion of the burrata and ½ cup of the tomato-basil mixture.
  12. Drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons balsamic glaze and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

If using a store-bought thickened balsamic glaze, skip the first 3 steps and start on Step 4.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 375
  • Fat: 20 g
  • (Sat Fat: 9 g)
  • Sodium: 260 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 8 g
  • (Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 7 g)
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 87 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom