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Balsamic and Pesto Grilled Chicken
A quick and easy dinner option that’s full of flavor, this Balsamic and Pesto Grilled Chicken is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. Chicken breasts are marinated in a simple balsamic marinade and then grilled until juicy and tender.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 4 Mozzarella slices
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in a medium bowl together with the oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat. Allow the chicken to quickly marinate for 15 minutes on the counter.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breast for around 5-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 165F.
- Once the chicken is almost done and still hot, top each with a slice of mozzarella.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and top with pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
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Notes
- We recommend choosing chicken breasts that are approximately the same size so that they cook at the same rate.
- We suggest marinating the chicken for at least 15 minutes. However, you can marinate the chicken, covered in the fridge, for longer or overnight.
- You can make your own pesto, or use a store-bought version. If using pre-made pesto, we recommend the fresh pesto found in the refrigerator area along with the fresh ravioli and pasta.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1045mg
(44%)
Potassium
558mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1045mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.