Grilled Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

5 from 2 votes

This light and fresh grilled chicken is topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 412kcal

Preheat a grill pan over high heat. In a bowl toss the chicken breasts with 2 tbsp neutral oil and a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
Place the seasoned chicken on the grill. For the best grill marks, don't move the chicken for 5 minutes. Cook the second side until grill marks appear, about 5 minutes more. Check the chicken for doneness with a thermometer. The chicken is ready when it registers 165°F.
While the chicken is cooking, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl. Next, add in the mozzarella and basil leaves. Pour the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomato mixture, season with salt and pepper, gently stir until evenly combines.
Transfer the chicken to a large plate or platter, top with the marinated tomatoes and mozzarella. Serve immediately!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

Chicken: You can use chicken breast or boneless skinless thighs if you prefer.
Mozzarella: If you can't find small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) just use the regular large ovaline and cut into small bite sized pieces. You could also use crumbled feta, goat cheese or burrata instead.

What to Serve with This Recipe:

You can serve this grilled chicken alongside a nice fresh herb salad or roasted potatoes or even creamy parmesan polenta.

Storing Leftovers and Reheating:

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheated in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes.