Chicken Recipe − Grilled Chicken Margherita

This summer-ready grilled chicken margherita dish combines grilled chicken breasts with pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes for tons of Italian-inspired flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 4 fresh basil leaves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup basil pesto

Cooking Directions

1. Gently pound chicken breasts into even thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet, about 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag.
2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken, coat evenly, and marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
3. Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
5. Remove chicken from marinade and grill with the lid closed for 4 minutes. Flip chicken and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of pesto, then top with cherry tomatoes. Close lid on grill and continue grilling until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Using a spatula, carefully remove chicken to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts

• calories471 kcal
• carbohydrateContent5 g
• cholesterolContent122 mg
• fiberContent1 g
• proteinContent49 g
• saturatedFatContent7 g
• sodiumContent652 mg
• fatContent27 g