Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Grilled Chicken Margherita, a delightful dish that brings together succulent grilled chicken breasts topped with creamy mozzarella and fresh basil pesto. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at a dinner party. With its colorful presentation and mouthwatering taste, Grilled Chicken Margherita is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it over quinoa, alongside a crisp salad, or in a sandwich for versatile meal options that are both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup packed basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well-coated.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Top each chicken breast with mozzarella during the last minute of grilling.
- In a small bowl, combine cherry tomatoes with lemon juice and sliced basil.
- Plate grilled chicken, topping with basil pesto and tomato mixture. Finish with cracked black pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg