One of my favorite things about summer is eating lots and lots of fresh caprese when local tomatoes are always at the farmers market. We’ve had a beautiful stockpile of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and mozz in our fridge lately. I’ve been wanting to try it out on chicken, so we made this on the Fourth after spending all day in the sun at the beach. It sounded good ~ and it was! I grilled the heirloom tomatoes right on the grill with the balsamic chicken and put it all ontop of an easy angel hair parm pasta.
{He’s reading his Colorado Wilderness mag of course (: }
For the Chicken Marinade:
I used my salad dressing {1 cup olive oil, 1/3 balsamic, good squeeze of honey or raw sugar} and added some sea salt. Marinate the chicken breasts in a sealed freezer bag for atleast a day.
Grill the chicken directly on the grill with the heirloom tomatoes.
For the Pasta:
Cook al dente, using a good amount of sea salt. Drain but don’t rinse. Toss the warm pasta with as much olive oil as you’d like {you already know I use a lot!} and about 1-2 cups of Parm Reggiano cheese.
Top the pasta with a grilled chicken breast, a slice of mozzarella, basil, and grilled tomato.
You can easily make the plate prettier by adding the top of the grilled tomato and some extra basil + shaving parm over it all. Mmm so simple and so good. Enjoy!
Lisa says
YUMMY!!!!!
Jenna says
Looks simple and fresh! Love it!
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Debbie says
That looks delicious!!!
I'm so glad I found your blog. I really love seeing pictures of your travels AND your recipes. You make cooking look so easy. (which is not for me)
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Maria says
Oh god, this looks so good! Makes me crave tomatoes!
Denise Lopatka says
once again – looks delicious and do-able!!! cant wait to try. xox
Eloquent English says
Looks delightful!
Michelle {lovely little things} says
Anything with a caprese salad is golden in my book!
Natalie @ {Gossett Girl} says
Your food pictures are always so wonderful. You must have fantastic lighting in your place. So jealous!
Lyndsay says
This looks delicious!
Katie Cook says
you and my mama would get along. we had almost this exact thing on 4th of July! love you, and love the new blog additions!!! muah!!
Sammantha says
This looks absolutely delicious! Just found your blog today, and I absolutely love it, you travel so much! Newest follower because I can not wait to see what else these adventures bring you ๐
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Jenni@Story of My Life says
You sure have a way with these food posts, girl! Makes me drool every time!
Ashley says
YUM! Looks amazing. Adding it to the weekly menu!
Kelley @ Kelley Maria says
Oh wow, that looks delicious!
Nicole Marie says
whhyyy do you do this to me?!! i'm laying in bed and al i want to do is get up and make this delicious looking meal.
Sara Fine says
I have been trying new recipes and this sounds great and summery. We are big grillers so this is perfect, especially with all the fresh tomatoes we've been finding on-island.
I don't eat meat, but I'm going to try your marinade on my tofu. I'm sure it will be de-lish!
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Bridget says
you guys have some gooooood eats.
Meredith says
Your pictures are gorgeous!! I can't to see where you and your husband go next!
Elisabeth @ La Vita e Bella says
this looks delicious!
Ana F. says
Oh Amanda, this dish looks so delicious! I love anything with "caprese" on the title ๐
Anna @ IHOD says
This sounds divine! Must pin and share!
Sarah Burton says
This reminds me so much of Italy. Everything about this looks delicious!
Megan says
YUM! That looks absolutely amazing!! Your pictures are just stunning!
Anthea Lau says
oh my god the food looks so good. I need to go to Italy now, to feel the place, the people, and certainly the food :))
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William says
great yummm!!!