Caprese Chicken Skewers

Caprese Chicken Skewers

Grilled chicken skewers layered with juicy tomatoes and mozzarella, finished with a balsamic drizzle.

Total 1 hr 2 min Makes 4 servings Calories 320/serving

Dietary

Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Dairy

These skewers combine marinated chicken chunks with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella pearls, threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred at the edges. A balsamic glaze and fresh basil tie the flavors together, echoing the classic Italian salad in a portable, grilled form. They work well as a light dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Method

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.

  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  5. Thread the marinated chicken, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls alternately onto the skewers.

  6. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.

  7. Transfer the skewers to a platter, scatter with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

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    Caprese Chicken Skewers

    These skewers combine marinated chicken chunks with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella pearls, threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred at the edges. A balsamic glaze and fresh basil tie the flavors together, echoing the classic Italian salad in a portable, grilled form. They work well as a light dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for summer gatherings.

    1 hr 2 min 4 servings 320 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
    • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze

    Method

    1. 1

      In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

    2. 2

      Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    3. 3

      If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.

    4. 4

      Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

    5. 5

      Thread the marinated chicken, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls alternately onto the skewers.

    6. 6

      Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.

    7. 7

      Transfer the skewers to a platter, scatter with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.