Caprese Chicken Salad

A refreshing and hearty salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil.

Total time
25min
10 prep, 15 cook
Per serving
393kcal
50 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£3.04
average cost
  • Gluten Free
  • Keto
  • High Protein
5.0 from 1 rating
Caprese Chicken Salad

Nutrition per serving

This Caprese Chicken Salad recipe contains 393 calories per serving, making it a light meal option. Each serving provides 50g of protein, 7g of carbohydrates, and 18g of fat, making it high in protein.

393kcal
Protein50g51% of calories
Carbs7g7% of calories
Fat18g42% of calories
Fibre
2.3g
Sugar
6g
Saturated fat
9.1g
Salt
1g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breast with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. Grill the chicken breast for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 75°C. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
  4. Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the mozzarella ball into bite-sized pieces.
  5. On a plate, layer the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves.
  6. Arrange the sliced chicken breast on top.
  7. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
  8. Add a final pinch of salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

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Caprese Chicken Salad: questions

How long does it take to make Caprese Chicken Salad?
This recipe takes 25 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
Is Caprese Chicken Salad suitable for meal prep?
Caprese Chicken Salad is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch. With 50g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Caprese Chicken Salad?
The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
Is Caprese Chicken Salad healthy?
This recipe contains 393 calories per serving with 50g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, keto, high protein diets.
What diets is Caprese Chicken Salad suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, Keto, High Protein diets. It provides 50g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk