Description
Grilled Chicken Margherita is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender grilled chicken with the classic Caprese flavors of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts, brush with olive oil, season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken: Grill for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Add toppings: Top each chicken breast with mozzarella during the last 2 minutes of grilling. Remove from grill and add tomato slices, basil, and balsamic glaze.
- Serve: Serve hot with your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor before grilling.
- Pair with grilled veggies, pasta, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
