Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices and let melt slightly.
- Remove from grill and layer with tomato slices and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Substitute balsamic glaze with a splash of balsamic vinegar if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg