Description
A delightful dish blending juicy grilled chicken with creamy mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F).
- Add mozzarella and tomatoes to each chicken breast during the last minutes of cooking.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
Marinate chicken in advance for enhanced flavor. For alternatives, use chicken thighs or bake in the oven at 375°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg