Baked Chicken Caprese
A perfect combination of ingredients made in a healthy way and baked to perfection.
Servings 4 people
Equipment
- baking trays
- meat mallet
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 5-7 oz chicken breast
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced evenly into pieces
- 2 vine ripened tomatoes sliced into ½ inch slices
- fresh basil to taste
- fresh oregano to taste
- aged balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. First, start off by placing your chicken between 2 pieces of saran wrap and pounding it with a meat mallet until all pieces are 1 inch thickness.
- Continue until all chicken is used and set aside.
- Brush chicken with your avocado oil.
- In a small bowl combine italian seasoning, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over chicken pieces to coat evenly. Lay your chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 3o minutes.
- Remove and top with your tomatoes and cheese. Place back in oven for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and seasoning with basil and oregano to taste.
Notes
How can my kids help?
Have them toss in the seasonings and stir to combine.