Name: Grilled Chicken Margherita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Skinless, boneless chicken breasts - 4 (6 ounce); Olive oil - ¼ cup; Balsamic Vinegar - 2 tablespoons; Garlic, minced - 1 clove; Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon; Salt - ½ teaspoon; Halved cherry tomatoes - 1 cup; Fresh basil leaves, minced - 4; Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon; Mozzarella cheese - 4 slices; Basil pesto - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Grilled Chicken Margherita

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 (6 ounce)

2. Olive oil ¼ cup

3. Balsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoons

4. Garlic, minced 1 clove

5. Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon

6. Salt ½ teaspoon

7. Halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup

8. Fresh basil leaves, minced 4

9. Lemon juice 1 teaspoon

10. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon

11. Mozzarella cheese 4 slices

12. Basil pesto ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Grilled Chicken Margherita

1 . Stage

Gently pound chicken breasts into even thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet, about 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag.

2 . Stage

Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken, coat evenly, and marinate for 4 to 8 hours.

3 . Stage

Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

4 . Stage

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.

5 . Stage

Remove chicken from marinade and grill with the lid closed for 4 minutes. Flip chicken and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of pesto, then top with cherry tomatoes. Close lid on grill and continue grilling until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Using a spatula, carefully remove chicken to a serving platter.