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* Grilled Chicken Margherita
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Grilled Chicken Margherita
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4 boneless
skinless chicken breasts, pounded to less than 1 inch thickness
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salt and
pepper to taste
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2
tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon
garlic powder
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1 teaspoon
Italian seasoning (OR ½ teaspoon dried oregano + ¼ teaspoon dried basil + ¼
teaspoon dried thyme)
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slices of mozzarella
cheese
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½ cup basil
pesto
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½ cup cherry
tomatoes, halved
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1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup packed
basil leaves, very thinly sliced
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cracked
black pepper
1.
In a large
bowl combine chicken, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian
seasoning. Toss to combine.
2.
Grill
chicken over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked
through. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook
another minute or so until melted.
3.
Toss
tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil together. Top each chicken breast with about 3
tablespoons pesto, a scoop of tomatoes, and some freshly cracked black pepper.
Serve immediately. Serves 4. (Creme De La Crumb)
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