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pesto chicken caprese salad

A flavorful and quick pesto chicken caprese salad with fresh ingredients and a balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 0.25 cup pine nuts
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.33 cup HemisFares Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Protein and Vegetables
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.33 cup pesto
  • 1.5 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 10 leaves fresh basil torn in half
  • 2 tbsp balsamic reduction or balsamic glaze for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Make the pesto by blending basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
  2. Cook the chicken in olive oil until 90% done. Add pesto, stir, reduce heat, and simmer until cooked through.
  3. Combine cooked chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.

Notes

This salad is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, bursting with fresh flavors.