Grilled Chicken Margherita – Olive Garden Copycat Recipe
Craving a dish of Olive Garden’s Grilled Chicken Margherita? This copycat Olive Garden recipe is easy, delicious, and made at home!
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breast (sliced in half lengthwise)
- ½ c lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar green basil pesto
- 1 package grape or cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Slice chicken lengthwise in half. This allows the chicken to cook easier when you have larger breasts.
- In a glass measuring cup, add in the butter, lemon juice, and garlic. Heat in the microwave about 1 minute and stir until the butter is melted.
- Place the chicken on a heated grill. Brush the chicken with the lemon mixture. Cook until chicken reached 165 degree F.
- Add the cheese and pesto to the top. Remove from grill and serve with sliced cherry or grape tomatoes.