With the 4th of July approaching so quickly I’ve decided the days leading up to this fun summer holiday will be all about simple summer recipes. I will not lie, sometimes I struggle with 4th of July recipes. But this summer, I’m so excited for each and every one. Starting with today’s chicken. This is so basic, so easy, and very straightforward, but the flavors just work so well together. Can you ever really go wrong with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella? Not in the summertime. The combination always wins and it’s these simple recipes that we end up loving and using the most.
The details
Start with the honey balsamic vinaigrette. A mix of basil pesto, balsamic, honey, and lemon with a few chili flakes for heat. If you have added time, make your own basil pesto with fresh basil. It’s a game-changer and I always keep a jar in my fridge during the summer. I love to use it to flavor dishes throughout the week. It makes weeknight cooking fast and easy, and of course, delicious. Toss the chicken with a bit of that vinaigrette. Then simply thread the cubed pieces of chicken onto skewers with the sweet cherry tomatoes. Throw the skewers on the grill and really allow those tomatoes to get a nice char while the chicken cooks. When you pull everything off the grill, the tomatoes should be bursting. They’ll be perfectly cooked, sweet, juicy, and so delicious that they taste almost like candy. Totally addicting.
Finish it up
To finish, I love to toss a handful of small mozzarella balls with the vinaigrette, then arrange the burrata and mozzarella on a nice big platter. I put the chicken over the cheese and spoon the vinaigrette over everything. Lots of fresh basil goes on top. Then last but not least, a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and some seasoning with flaked salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Grilled-up ciabatta bread is a must for enjoying alongside. It’s great for scooping everything up. This is truly one of those simple dinners you’ll be excited to serve throughout the season. It’s full of color, flavor, in-season produce, and the creamy burrata really does seal the deal. I’m already seeing this on our vacation 4th of July menu! Looking for other great grilled chicken recipes? Here are some favorites: Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Golden Butter Fries and Garlic Sauce Pesto Chicken, Corn, and Avocado Bacon Pasta Salad Lemon Chicken Skewers with Creamy Feta Sauce Lebanese Chicken with Charred Lemon Cauliflower Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Saladg Lastly, if you make Grilled Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
