Grilled Chicken Margherita Recipe
Equipment
- Grill (gas or charcoal)
- Tongs
- Medium Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp of lemon herb seasoning
- 1/2 cup basil pesto sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 350°F.
- Combine fresh tomatoes (cherry or grape tomatoes), basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to make marinated tomatoes. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Chicken Rub or lemon herb seasoning.
- Place seasoned chicken on preheated grill grates, close the lid, and cook for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of pesto over each chicken breast, then add a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese on top. Continue grilling until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove the grilled chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Top with marinated tomatoes and serve.