California Chicken
Ingredients
For the chicken:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the avocado tomato topping:
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup plum or grape tomato, cut in half
2 avocados, diced
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
dash of salt and pepper
Directions
Combine chicken, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and seasonings in a large bowl. Stir the mixture until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Cover the mixture, place it in the refrigerator, and allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
When you’re ready to prepare the meal, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, make the avocado tomato salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper (to taste). Combine gently.
When chicken is cooked, plate the meat and top with mozzarella cheese and the avocado tomato salsa.
