Make this tasty Grilled Chicken Margherita in less than 20 minutes start to finish! Tender grilled chicken topped with basil pesto, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh cherry tomatoes. So good and so easy!
One of the most important things you can do to make delicious chicken every time is to ensure it has an even thickness so it cooks evenly. This guarantees your chicken won't get dry while you wait for the thickest part of the breast to cook.
Now it's time to make the tomato salad so the flavors have time to combine. Toss together halved cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. You can also add olive oil, minced garlic, fresh basil, or other ingredients. Just remember, that pesto can be a strong flavor, so don't over-season the salad.
Now it's time to cook the chicken. Depending on its thickness, it could take 3-5 minutes per side. Just make sure to cook it to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Once the chicken is just cooked through, add a thin layer of pesto to each chicken breast. Then, top with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Place it back on the hot grill and cook for about 1 minute until the cheese melts.
