Ensalada caprese de pollo y aguacate

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 skinless chicken thigh fillets (no bone)
• 5 cups Romaine lettuce (or cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried)
• 1 avocado (sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, sliced)
• 1/2 cup mozzarella balls (or boccbocconcini)
• 1/4 cup basil leaves (thinly sliced)
• 1 pinch salt (to season)
• 1 pinch pepper (to season)

Preparación

1. 1

   Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Place chicken into a shallow dish; pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing / marinade onto the chicken and stir around to evenly coat chicken. Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.

2. 2

   Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill or sear chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.

3. 3

   Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken. Top with basil strips; drizzle with the remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper; serve.