Description
Grilled Chicken Margherita is a fresh and flavorful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with melted mozzarella, basil pesto, and roasted cherry tomatoes—perfect for an easy, restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400–425°F). Clean and oil the grates.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly.
- Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes on one side. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.
- Add mozzarella slices on top, close lid, and cook until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F. Remove and rest.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread 1–2 tablespoons pesto over each chicken breast.
- Top with tomato mixture, add black pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Add pesto after grilling for the best fresh flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 6–8 minutes or in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg