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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKey ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are only a few simple ingredients to make this version of traditional chicken Caprese and are easy to find at your local grocery store or farmer\u2019s market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Chicken<\/strong> \u2013 Can use chicken breast, chicken thighs or tenderloins. Chicken thighs tend to have more flavor and will stay juicy when grilled. Chicken tenderloins and breast meat are lower in fat; however have a tendency to dry out easily when cooked.<\/li>
- Tomatoes<\/strong> \u2013 Use either grape or cherry tomatoes.<\/li>
- Mozzarella balls<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s best to get the small balls of mozzarella cheese; however, you can cut off small chunks of cheese if the balls are not available.<\/li>
- Fresh basil leaves<\/strong> \u2013 Slice up and top your dish with fresh basil.<\/li>
- Balsamic vinegar<\/strong> \u2013 Balsamic vinegar is lower in sugar compared to balsamic glaze; however, both can be used or you can make your own balsamic glaze with sugar free sweetener.<\/li>
- Olive oil <\/strong>\u2013 To help keep the chicken moist, especially if using chicken breast. Also used to keep the chicken from sticky to the BBQ grill as it cooks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Chicken Caprese Kebabs Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2 pounds chicken thighs, breast or tenderloin, cubed<\/li>- 8 oz grape tomatoes<\/li>
- 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese balls<\/li>
- 3-4 basil leaves, julienned<\/li>
- balsamic vinegar & olive oil for drizzling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Caprese Kebabs Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- <\/a>STEP
1Thread the skewersThread the skewers, alternating between tomato and two chunks of chicken until you get to the end of the skewer.![\"threading](\"https:\/\/www.ketofocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicken-caprese-kebabs-step-1-351x197.jpg\")
Quick Tip<\/strong>
If using wooden skewers, let the skewers soak in water for 20-60 minutes to prevent catching on fire when grill or splintering.<\/li>- <\/a>STEP
2SeasonSeason the skewers with olive oil and salt and pepper.![\"drizzling](\"https:\/\/www.ketofocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicken-caprese-kebabs-step-2-351x197.jpg\")
Quick Tip<\/strong>
You can toss the chicken pieces in olive oil, salt and pepper before threading onto the kebab stick.<\/li>- <\/a>STEP
3Grill or bakeGrill over indirect heat for 5-6 minutes each side or until chicken is cooked through. Or bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.![\"tomato](\"https:\/\/www.ketofocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicken-caprese-kebabs-step-3-351x197.jpg\")
<\/li>- <\/a>STEP
4Add mozzarellaAdd two mozzarella cheese balls to both ends of each skewer. Top with fresh basil and drizzle more olive oil and balsamic vinegar.![\"mozzarella](\"https:\/\/www.ketofocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicken-caprese-kebabs-step-4-351x197.jpg\")
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- Tomatoes<\/strong> \u2013 Use either grape or cherry tomatoes.<\/li>