Description
Deliciously marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh tomato basil mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½–3 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl or freezer bag, add the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Give it a good mix, then add the chicken breasts. Zip the bag closed and roll the chicken around to cover completely with the pesto marinade. Let the chicken marinate for 2-24 hours in the fridge.
- To make the tomato basil mixture, cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Wash and pat dry the fresh basil, roll it up and slice thinly. Add the lemon juice and just a little garlic salt. Let this mixture sit until the chicken is ready, or up to 2 hours ahead of time.
- Preheat the grill to about 325 degrees F.
- Coat the grill with nonstick cooking spray. Remove the chicken from the marinade and lay on the hot grill. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip over and continue to cook until almost completely cooked through, or until the internal temperature reaches about 160 degrees F.
- Place a slice or two of fresh mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast and close the lid of the grill. Let the cheese melt and the chicken continue to cook until it reaches 165 degrees, or about 1 more minute.
- Remove chicken from the grill, cover with the tomato mixture, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinating for longer enhances the flavor.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg