Perfectly pan-fried chicken strips 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
Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Bulgur Wheat
- Chicken
- Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Green Leaves
- Lemon Juice
- Pesto Princess 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 (to taste), and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. 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 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 zesty & 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 (to taste), and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. 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 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 zesty & 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 (to taste), and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. 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 10ml 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 zesty & 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 (to taste), and seasoning. Add the diced Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate.
CHEESY Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. 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 10ml 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 zesty & fluffy bulgur salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered Chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Side with a lemon wedge. 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 is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Caprese-style Chicken Salad with basil pesto, bulgur wheat & lemon?
The total time required to make Caprese-style Chicken Salad with basil pesto, bulgur wheat & lemon 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 Mini Fillets, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
Calories: 671, Carbs: 78 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.9 grams, Sugar: 6.3 grams, Salt: 285 grams
How do I prepare Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
CHEESY CHICKEN: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. 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. MARINATO THE TOMATO: In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice (to taste), a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Add the diced tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate. 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. LOOSEN THE PESTO: In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml 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 zesty & fluffy bulgur salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Caprese-style Chicken Salad?
Balsamic Vinegar, Bulgur Wheat, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Caprese-style Chicken Salad have?
671 calories
How much fat content does Caprese-style Chicken Salad have?
grams
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