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Grilled Chicken Margherita

An easy, healthy, and keto dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Chopping knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Lemon juicer
  • 1 Large mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 Mozzarella slices
  • 1/2 cup Pesto
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 6-8 Torn basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine chicken, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic power, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
  • Grill chicken on stovetop (or BBQ) for about 6-8 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.
  • In small mixing bowl, 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 hot and enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1050mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword chicken, healthy meal, keto, low carb
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