Chicken Margherita
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Chicken Pieces
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Calories
593 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Margherita
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Chicken Margherita is tender and flavor packed grilled chicken that is smothered with mozzarella, pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Liven up dinnertime with this restaurant quality meal that's quick and easy to make at home!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Sliced avocado
- ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chopped basil
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Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk the ¾ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Add the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts to the marinade and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, add the 1 sliced avocado, ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes, ½ cup basil pesto, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
On the grill:
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken on each side for about 6 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink. Top with 4 slices mozzarella cheese, pesto mixture, and ¼ cup fresh chopped basil.
On the Stove Top:
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, discard the marinade, reserving ¼ cup, and add the chicken to the skillet. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees.
- Add the reserved marinade and cook until the sauce reduces. Top with mozzarella cheese, pestomixture, and chopped basil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
593kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
908mg
(38%)
Potassium
816mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1112IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
244mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Chicken Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1112IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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