Heat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium heat
Slice the chicken in half horizontally to form thin fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper
Coat the grill or skillet with oil. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Peel and mince garlic. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside
2 cloves garlic
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Halve and pit the avocados. Slice the flesh crosswise while still in the skin and scoop out with a spoon.
Wash the tomatoes and basil. Halve the tomatoes. Pick the basil leaves off the stems. Discard the stems and thinly slice the leaves crosswise into ribbons.
Thinly slice the mozzarella balls
Wash and dry the mixed greens
Slice the chicken crosswise on an angle
Arrange a bed of mixed greens on a plate. Top with tomatoes, avocado slices, mozzarella, and chicken. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.