Grilled Chicken Margherita (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)
Make this easy grilled chicken margherita on a weeknight! Juicy grilled chicken topped with fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and a bright cherry tomato topping!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Cost: $12.56 or $3.14/serving
Equipment
- 1 grill or smoker (or grill pan)
Ingredients
Tomato Topping:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp sugar
Grilled Chicken Margherita:
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup pesto
- chopped basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the quartered cherry tomatoes, oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar until well combined. Set aside while you make the chicken.
- Add the chicken breasts to a large mixing bowl, then sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss to coat the chicken in the seasonings. Set aside while you preheat the grill.
- Preheat your grill to 450℉. Add the chicken and grill for 10 minutes, then flip and cook another 5-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165℉. Once chicken is cooked, place 2 slices of fresh mozzarella on each chicken breast and allow to melt.
- Remove chicken from the grill, then top with pesto, tomato mixture, and chopped basil if desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 1185mg | Fiber: 2g
