Description
Grilled Chicken Margherita is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your backyard. This recipe features succulent grilled chicken breasts topped with creamy mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all enhanced by a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this meal showcases simple ingredients transformed into a showstopper that’s sure to impress your guests. Enjoy a taste of summer with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680g)
- 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (25g)
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced (300g)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Clean the grates to prevent sticking.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- During the last two minutes of grilling, add mozzarella slices on top of each breast along with tomato slices and basil leaves. Close the lid to melt the cheese.
- Remove from grill and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg