Recipe

Caprese Chicken Salad Recipe

	Californiacook / All my dishes 6 months, 1 week ago Tomatoes, basil & mozzarella (Insalata Caprese - my fave salad), paired with chicken for a tasty summer dish. Use the freshest ingredients. Prep:15m Cook:10m Servings:4	Californiac
	colorful fresh chicken salad caprese

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Ingredients

3 large plum tomatoes -- cored, seeds squeezed out, and diced

6 ounces mozzarella cheese -- fresh, cut into small cubes

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons fresh basil -- chopped

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs

1/2 cup bread crumbs

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves -- (about 1-1/2 pounds total)

basil for garnish

Directions

Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and chopped basil for the salad.

Place flour on a large plate. Lightly beat eggs in a bowl. Spread bread crumbs on a plate. Dip chicken in flour, egg and bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Sprinkle both sides with remaining salt and pepper.

Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet . Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reads 160F.

Spoon an equal amount of salad over each piece of chicken. Garnish with additional basil. Serve with garlic bread

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