Grilled Chicken Margherita
Grilled Chicken Margherita is one of those dishes that looks super elegant but can be made in just 30 minutes on your outdoor griddle.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 16 grape tomatoes
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
Instructions
- Flatten + Season Chicken: Place each chicken breast in between two sheets of waxed paper and pound until they’re about 1/4-inch thick. Cut each breast in half. Rub both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Sauce: Heat the griddle to medium heat. Place a small pot on the griddle. Add the butter. Once melted, stir in the lemon juice and garlic.
- Cook Chicken: Place four separate spoonfuls of lemon butter onto the griddle. Add chicken on top of each spoonful. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken. Ladle another spoonful of butter onto each.
- Cook Tomatoes: While the chicken is cooking, place the tomatoes on the griddle. Add a spoonful of butter onto the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Finishing Touches: Add a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each piece of chicken. Top with a spoonful of pesto sauce and a spoonful of cooked tomatoes. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted.
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Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1469IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1mg