Capreese Grilled Chicken Lunch Bowl with Avacado

🥗Caprese Grilled Chicken Lunch Bowl with Avocado🥗

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

🍗 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
🥄 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌿 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🧀 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
🥑 1 avocado
🥬 4 cups lettuce leaves (Romaine or mixed greens)

For the Dressing:
🍶 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
🥄 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
🍯 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Prepare the Grilled Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

Create the Base: Arrange lettuce leaves on two serving bowls.
Assemble the Bowl: Place sliced grilled chicken on top of the lettuce leaves.
Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls. Add avocado on the side.

Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

Drizzle the dressing over the assembled bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of additional Italian seasoning.

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Caprese Grilled Chicken Lunch Bowl!

Pro Tips:
-Marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before grilling for added flavor.
-Slice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
-Feel free to add pine nuts, olives, or your favorite toppings for extra texture and taste.

Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Caprese Grilled Chicken Lunch Bowl! 🥗🍅🥑🍗

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