Caprese Chicken

What you need:

    • 1/4 to 1/2 cup oil
    • 3 Tbsp. minced garlic
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 6 to 8 thinly sliced chicken breasts
    • 6 to 8 slices tomato
    • Fresh basil leaves (enough to cover 6 to 8 chicken breasts)
    • 6 to 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

Directions:

    1. Mix together oil, garlic, salt and pepper and place in a Ziploc bag with chicken. Refrigerate and let marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
    2. Cook marinated chicken in cast iron skillet or on the grill until it's fully cooked.
    3. Top each with 3 to 4 basil leaves, a slice of tomato, and a slice of fresh mozzarella.
    4. Place under a broiler until the cheese is brown and bubbly.
    5. Serve with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, if desired.

Recipe adapted from Chef in Training