Grilled Chicken Margherita

Name: Grilled Chicken Margherita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to less than 1 inch thickness; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (OR 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano + 1/4 teaspoon dried basil + 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme); 4 slices mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup basil pesto (try my easy 5 minute pesto recipe - it's the best!!); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced; cracked black pepper

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"Easy, healthy grilled chicken margherita topped with melted mozzarella cheese, pesto, and tomato basil garnish...."

INGREDIENTS

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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 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano + 1/4 teaspoon dried basil + 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)

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4 slices mozzarella cheese

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1/2 cup basil pesto (try my easy 5 minute pesto recipe - it's the best!!)

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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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1/4 cup packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced

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cracked black pepper

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