Description
A delightful grilled chicken dish featuring juicy chicken breasts, fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, inspired by the Italian classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with slices of tomato and mozzarella. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Remove from grill, and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand. Pair with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg