Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Grilled Chicken Margherita, a simple yet sophisticated dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This healthy recipe features juicy, grilled chicken breasts topped with creamy mozzarella cheese, vibrant basil pesto, and a refreshing cherry tomato basil garnish. In just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking effort, you can serve a gourmet meal that will impress family and friends alike. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this dish combines wholesome ingredients to create a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (OR ½ teaspoon dried oregano + ¼ teaspoon dried basil + ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss well.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Add mozzarella slices during the last minute to melt.
- In a separate bowl, mix cherry tomatoes with lemon juice and basil.
- Serve each chicken breast topped with pesto and the tomato basil mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg