Description
A delightful and simple grilled chicken dish topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Layer the mozzarella and tomato slices on top of each chicken breast during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Remove from the grill and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, marinate chicken in advance. You can also bake in the oven at 375°F if a grill is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg