Beach Boys Chicken

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 4 slices mozzarella
• 4 slices avocado
• 4 slices tomato
• 2 tablespoons basil, optional, freshly sliced, for garnish
• balsamic glaze, optional, to taste, for drizzling

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, oil, and Italian seasoning.
2. Season the marinade with salt and pepper.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Oil the grates.
5. Grill the chicken until charred and cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 8 minutes per side.
6. Top the chicken with the mozzarella, avocado, and tomato, and cover the grill until the cheese is melted, for about 2 minutes.
7. Garnish the chicken with basil and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
8. Serve.