Balsamic Caprese Chicken Burger

A simple and tasty chicken burger with the tastes of a classic Caprese salad. It has grilled chicken marinated in balsamic vinegar, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze on top.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 burger buns
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper

Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the balsamic marinade over them

Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat

Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center

Brush with extra marinade during grilling

While the chicken is cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill until lightly golden

Assemble the burgers: Place a cooked chicken breast on the bottom half of each bun

Top with a slice of fresh mozzarella, sliced cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves

Drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the toppings

Place the top half of the bun on the assembled ingredients to complete the burger

Serve your Balsamic Caprese Chicken Burgers with your favorite side dishes and enjoy