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Chicken Margherita

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Chicken Pieces
Calories: 593 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts to the marinade and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. 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:
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  1. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Add the reserved marinade and cook until the sauce reduces. Top with mozzarella cheese, pestomixture, and chopped basil.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.

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