Grilled chicken combined with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a sweet balsamic glaze.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Salad
06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
07 - 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
08 - 9 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves
→ Balsamic Reduction
12 - ½ cup balsamic vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Combine olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
02 - Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - While chicken cooks, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Layer with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and basil leaves.
05 - Top salad with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle balsamic reduction over just before serving.
