Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

You might find yourself stuck in a dinner rut every once in a while, especially when cooking for just few people. That’s when this Mediterranean grilled chicken comes to the rescue. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and you don’t need a ton of ingredients. It feels fancy enough to make you feel like you're treating yourself without all the effort.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine International, Mediterranean

Keyword chicken recipe, grill, grill chicken, mediterranean, mediterranean chicken, mediterranean grilled chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings Portions

Calories 270kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts
1 Tomato
1 Mozzarella
Basil leaves
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper

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Instructions

Gather your chicken breasts or thighs, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Prepping everything before you start cooking makes the process smoother and quicker. At the same time preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit (200 Celsius).
If you're using chicken breasts, make a few small cuts on the top to help the flavors sink in better. These gaps are where you will insert other ingredients.
Stuff the cuts in the chicken with sliced toamtoes, mozzarella slices and fresh basil leaves. Place the chicken on the baking sheet.
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Make sure the chicken is fully coated so it cooks evenly and doesn’t dry out. Cook the chicken in the oven for 25 minutes at 400 Fahrenheit (200 Celsius).

Video

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Notes

Choose Evenly Sized Pieces: Select chicken breasts or thighs similar in size to ensure they cook evenly.
Don’t Skip the Cuts: Making small cuts in the chicken helps the flavors absorb deeply and evenly throughout the meat.
Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, opt for fresh mozzarella and basil, and make sure your olive oil is of high quality.
Preheat the Oven: Always preheat the oven to the correct temperature before placing the chicken inside to avoid uneven cooking.
Check for Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to prevent undercooking. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for juicier results.

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