All the fresh flavors of a classic Caprese salad meet juicy chicken in this Caprese Chicken Pieces recipe. Tender cubes of chicken breast are tossed with creamy mozzarella balls, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It is light, colorful, and ready in about 20 minutes.
This dish is summer on a plate. Serve it warm as an easy weeknight dinner with crusty bread, or chill it and serve as a crowd-pleasing salad at picnics and potlucks. The combination of creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil never disappoints, and the balsamic glaze ties everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved if large
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze, plus more for drizzling
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides and cooked through. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the warm chicken, mozzarella balls, halved cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze. Toss gently so the mozzarella softens slightly and everything gets coated.
- Fold in the torn basil leaves and taste, adjusting with more salt, pepper, or balsamic glaze as needed.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with a little extra balsamic glaze, and serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread.
Fresh, creamy, and effortlessly delicious, these Caprese Chicken Pieces are proof that the simplest ingredients make the best meals. It is a recipe you will turn to all summer long.
