Name: Grilled Chicken Margherita
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 batch of marinated chicken, see above; 4 slices mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup(s) pesto, see notes 1; 3 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tbsp fresh basil chiffonade; 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper, to taste; balsamic glaze, for topping; finely chopped parsley, for garnish; pasta or salad, for serving

Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Last Updated on September 21, 2023

Enjoy the fresh burst of flavors with this grilled chicken Margherita. Vibrant pesto, juicy tomatoes, cheesy mozzarella and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze combine to form a delicious dish everyone will love.

Lunch

Italian

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

boneless, skinless, chicken breasts

1/4 cup(s)

olive oil

2 tsp

Italian seasoning

garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

batch of marinated chicken, see above

slices mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup(s)

pesto, see notes 1

3 cup(s)

cherry tomatoes, halved

3 tbsp

fresh basil chiffonade

3 tbsp

finely chopped red onion

garlic cloves, minced

salt and pepper, to taste

balsamic glaze, for topping

finely chopped parsley, for garnish

pasta or salad, for serving

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Directions 7 steps | 80 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the chicken breasts. Using a meat mallet or tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.

Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe: Prepare the chicken breasts.

Step 2

Make the marinade. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic cloves, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper.

Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe: Make the marinade.

Step 3

Add the pounded chicken to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to marinate.

Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe: Add the pounded chicken to the marinade and toss until evenly coated.

Step 4

Prepare the tomato topping. In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, finely chopped red onion, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe: Prepare the tomato topping.

Step 5

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill on each side for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 6

Top the chicken breasts with a slice of mozzarella cheese and grill until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the grill and top with the pesto and the reserved tomato topping. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the tomato topping and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve alongside pasta or salad. Enjoy!