Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Italy with this Grilled Chicken Margherita recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and grilled to perfection, then topped with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Grilled Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Topping:
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Chicken: Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Add Toppings: Place mozzarella on each breast during the last minutes of grilling to melt. Remove from grill and let rest.
- Finish Dish: Top chicken with tomato slices, basil leaves, and balsamic glaze before serving.
- Serve: Serve hot with optional lemon wedges and sides.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for quicker cooking.
- Try cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes as variations.
- Balsamic glaze can be store-bought or homemade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
