Chicken and Avocado Caprese Salad

Is there anything better than a large hearty salad? It’s truly one of my favorite things to make for my husband and me. Add all of your salad ingredients to a platter and let everyone serve themselves. Easier clean-up and makes lunch or dinner fun. Today, I’m sharing this recipe for a chicken and avocado Caprese salad with you and I hope it’s a favorite in your house.

Ingredients Needed (Chicken & Avocado Caprese Salad)

• Chicken breasts, or you can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken
• Olive oil – to coat the chicken
• Paprika, salt, and pepper – to season the chicken
• Balsamic vinegar and brown sugar – for the delicious glaze
• Cherry tomatoes
• Avocado slices – for creaminess
• Fresh mozzarella balls
• Fresh basil leaves (mint would also work as a garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

FOR THE CHICKEN:

1. Preheat the oven to 450F. 
2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. 
3. Bake chicken breasts on a baking sheet for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165F. 
4. Slice into strips and set aside until ready to serve.

FOR THE BALSAMIC GLAZE:

1. Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan on the stove and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until thickened.

FOR THE SALAD:

1. Add tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella balls and fresh basil to a plate or bowl. 
2. Top with sliced chicken, and then drizzle the salads with the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

Recipe notes:

1. Replace the chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
2. Try using coconut aminos instead of the balsamic glaze.
3. Pesto on top of the chicken is fabulous.
4. This recipe works great with leftover or rotisserie chicken.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you make this recipe or any of my others, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

Looking for more salad recipes? Give these a try:

• Pesto Salmon Salad
• Grilled Blackened Chicken Salad

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