Tasty Caprese Hasselback Chicken Breast Low Carb Recipe
Caprese Hasselback Chicken

Keto Caprese Hasselback Chicken Breast

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Let’s make a refreshing change to chicken. Everyone loves a caprese salad which normally consists of cheese, tomato slices, vinegar, and basil. This time, why not to try a baked chicken caprese?

With just a few simple ingredients including fresh mozzarella and basil leaves, you can make this healthy, stand-out chicken breast dinner in under 30 minutes.

Low Carb Caprese Hasselback Chicken

If you want to add more flavor to your caprese chicken, just marinate the breasts using the combination of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning (or any other seasoning of your choice), salt and pepper. If you want to keep the carb low, use white or apple cider vinegar instead of balsamic.

For the best taste, pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or food container, add chicken breasts and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

By cutting each breast widthwise slits every 1/2 inch (the hasselback technique), this allows you to fill the breast with amazing flavors such as cheese, tomato, spinach, etc… and the seasoning will absorb inside each the meat better. This also helps to cook faster.

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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice 4-5 deep cuts in each chicken breast using a sharp knife but don’t slice all the way through the meat. Dredge the chicken with black pepper and sea salt. Lay the chicken on the baking sheet.

Hasselback chicken breast

Thinly slice the mozzarella and tomatoes. Fill the cuts in the chicken with a tomato slice, mozzarella slice, and basil leaf. Sprinkle the chicken with vinegar and olive oil.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Add mozzarella tomato slices inside chicken

While the chicken bakes, chop the remaining basil leaves into strips.

Remove the chicken from the oven and top with basil. Serve.

Hasselback chicken recipe

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Keto Caprese Hasselback Chicken Breast

Are you bored eating grilled chicken breast? Why don't you try our recipe for tasty Caprese hasselback chicken breast?
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Ketogenic, Low Carb
Keyword caprese hasselback chicken breast, chicken breast with caprese salad, keto caprese chicken breast
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 417kcal
Author KetoVale Team

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts small size - 300g
  • 2 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (white or cider)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 cup fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper while preheating the oven to 400°F.
  • Slice 4-5 deep cuts in the chicken breasts, just enough to fit the tomato, basil, and mozzarella filling. Dredge each side of the breast with some black pepper and sea salt. Lay on the lined baking sheet.
  • Chop the tomatoes and mozzarella into thin portions. Insert a slice of tomato, mozzarella, and a basil leaf in the slits of the chicken breast.
  • Sprinkle the vinegar and olive oil onto the chicken.
  • Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or wait until the chicken is cooked through.
  • While baking, chop the remaining basil leaves into strips.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with the chopped basil leaves. Serve.

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Notes

If you want to reduce more carbs, replace balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition/Macros

Nutrition Facts
Keto Caprese Hasselback Chicken Breast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 167mg56%
Sodium 443mg18%
Potassium 1004mg29%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 55g110%
Vitamin A 850IU17%
Vitamin C 11.1mg13%
Calcium 161mg16%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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