Grilled Chicken with Tomato Parsley Salad

serves 2

• 1 lb.  chicken breasts (about 2)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup chopped Italian parsley
• 6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• grilled bread, for serving
• fresh mozzarella, for serving
• lemon wedges, for serving

Preheat grill or grill pan.

In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with lemon juice. Add the capers, tomatoes and give mixture a good stir. Season with salt & pepper and stir in parsley and basil. Set salad aside.

Season both sides chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until chicken is done.  Finish grilled chicken with a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Top chicken breasts with tomato parsley salad and serve with grilled bread and fresh mozzarella.