Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe

This Grilled Chicken Margherita is a low-carb, high-protein take on the classic Margherita pizza. Juicy grilled chicken is topped with fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a balsamic glaze for an easy, flavor-packed meal ready in under 30 minutes!

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Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Resting Time: 5

Total Time: 27

Servings:

Calories: 380kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

Grill (gas or charcoal)
Meat mallet or rolling pin
Plastic wrap
Pastry brush or basting brush
Instant-read meat thermometer
Tongs
Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

the Chicken

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 6-8 oz each
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground

Topping

8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
½ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup pesto
2 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare Chicken

Pound chicken to ½ inch thickness
Mix olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Brush mixture on both sides of chicken

Grill

Heat grill to medium-high (375°F)
Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side
Top with mozzarella slices
Close lid and cook 2-3 minutes until cheese melts

Finish

Top with halved tomatoes
Drizzle with pesto
Add fresh basil
Finish with balsamic glaze
Season with salt and pepper

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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