This super easy, Grilled Chicken Margherita is incredibly tasty and is ready in less than 30 minutes! Start with savory herb chicken and top it with with melty mozzarella cheese, pesto, and tomato basil garnish for a rave-worthy, quick and simple weeknight dinner.
INGREDIENTS
▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to less than 1 inch thickness
▢ salt and pepper to taste
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (OR 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano + 1/4 teaspoon dried basil + 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
▢ 4 slices mozzarella cheese
▢ 1/2 cup basil pesto (try my Easy 5 Minute Pesto Recipe – it’s the best!!) https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/easy-5-minute-pesto-15-ways-to-use-it/
▢ 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
▢ 1/2 cup packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced
▢ cracked black pepper
HERE’S HOW YOU MAKE IT
1. First, combine chicken, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Toss with tongs or your hands to combine.
2. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until it’s cooked all the way through.
3. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese on each piece of chicken, and cook for another minute or so until it’s melted over the top of the chicken breast.
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4. In a clean bowl, toss together the tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil.
5. Top each chicken breast with about 3 tablespoons of pesto, a scoop of tomatoes, and some freshly cracked black pepper and serve.
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