Chicken Caprese Recipe
wood fire grilled chicken breast, tomato, arugula, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, ciabatta bread
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Vegetables
Cheese
Condiments
Bread
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the wood fire grill. Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Preparation of Ingredients
- 3
Slice Tomato and Cheese
While the chicken is grilling, slice the tomato into rounds and the fresh mozzarella into thick slices.
- 4
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the ciabatta bread in half. Spread basil pesto on both halves. Layer arugula, grilled chicken, tomato slices, and fresh mozzarella on the bottom half, and then place the top half of the ciabatta on.
- 6
Serve
Press down gently on the sandwich, cut in half if desired, and serve immediately while warm.