Grilled Tuscan Chicken
A simple Tuscan inspired marinade transforms grilled chicken into a meal that's bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor. It's an easy recipe to keep on repeat for summer dinners, meal prep, or serving alongside your favorite seasonal sides.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 - 8 slices prosciutto
- 4 oz buffalo mozzarella sliced thinly into flat discs
- 1 large tomato sliced into 1/4 inch discs
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup of balsamic cream or thick balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat up your grill.
- Prepare the chicken breasts: pound each breast until very thin (about 1/4 inch). Sprinkle with a bit of salt. Layer 1-2 slices of prosciutto (use 2 slices if very thin), next add 1-2 slices of cheese, 1-2 slices of tomato, and a few basil leaves. Fold the chicken breasts in half and secure with a few toothpicks. Brush with approximately 1 tbsp of balsamic cream or vinegar per chicken breast.
- Grill for 7 minutes per side about 7 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with extra balsamic cream or vinegar to serve.