Perfectly pan-fried chicken breasts are slathered with melted mozzarella and sit atop a fluffy bulgur wheat base. The balsamic-marinated tomato and basil pesto drizzle brings the classic caprese flavour profile together beautifully. Bellissima!
Caprese-style Chicken Salad
Caprese-style Chicken Salad
with basil pesto, bulgur wheat & lemon juice
Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Bulgur Wheat
- Chicken
- Free-range Chicken Breast
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Green Leaves
- Lemon Juice
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Princess Pesto Basil Pesto
- Tomato
- Tomatoes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
BULGUR WHEAT
Boil the kettle. Place the rinsed bulgur wheat in a pot with 200ml of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice (to taste), a sweetener, and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final minute, top the chicken with the grated cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml of olive oil and 5ml of hot water.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the shredded green leaves, the marinated Tomatoes & the marinade. Season.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy bulgur salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered Chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
BULGUR WHEAT
Boil the kettle. Place the rinsed bulgur wheat in a pot with 400ml of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice (to taste), a sweetener, and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final minute, top the chicken with the grated cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml of olive oil and 5ml of hot water.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the shredded green leaves, the marinated Tomatoes & the marinade. Season.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy bulgur salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered Chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
BULGUR WHEAT
Boil the kettle. Place the rinsed bulgur wheat in a pot with 600ml of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice (to taste), a sweetener, and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. During the final minute, top the chicken with the grated cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 10ml of olive oil and 5ml of hot water.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the shredded green leaves, the marinated Tomatoes & the marinade. Season.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy bulgur salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered Chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
BULGUR WHEAT
Boil the kettle. Place the rinsed bulgur wheat in a pot with 800ml of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice (to taste), a sweetener, and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. During the final minute, top the chicken with the grated cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 10ml of olive oil and 5ml of hot water.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the shredded green leaves, the marinated Tomatoes & the marinade. Season.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy bulgur salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered Chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
The preparation time for Caprese-style Chicken Salad with basil pesto, bulgur wheat & lemon juice is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Caprese-style Chicken Salad with basil pesto, bulgur wheat & lemon juice?
The total time required to make Caprese-style Chicken Salad with basil pesto, bulgur wheat & lemon juice is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Caprese-style Chicken Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
Balsamic Vinegar, Bulgur Wheat, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Princess Pesto Basil Pesto, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
Calories: 615, Carbs: 65 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 52.8 grams, Sugar: 5.2 grams, Salt: 1070 grams
How do I prepare Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
MARINATO THE TOMATO: In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice (to taste), a sweetener, and seasoning. Add the diced tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate. TANGY FEAST!: Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy bulgur salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine! BRING IT TOGETHER: In a salad bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the shredded green leaves, the marinated tomatoes & the marinade. Season. LOOSEN THE PESTO: In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml of olive oil and 5ml of hot water. CHEESY CHICKEN: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final minute, top the chicken with the grated cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. BULGUR WHEAT: Boil the kettle. Place the rinsed bulgur wheat in a pot with 400ml of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
Balsamic Vinegar, Bulgur Wheat, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Princess Pesto Basil Pesto, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Caprese-style Chicken Salad have?
615 calories
How much fat content does Caprese-style Chicken Salad have?
grams
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