Description
Succulent grilled chicken with cherry tomatoes & burrata delivers Mediterranean charm right to dinner tables. Fresh summer ingredients combine effortlessly, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
Produce:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
Dairy & Seasonings:
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by coating them with olive oil and seasoning thoroughly with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Activate a skillet over medium temperature, introducing olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté aromatics until fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce cherry tomatoes into the skillet, allowing them to simmer and gradually rupture while releasing their natural juices. Gently manipulate the tomatoes occasionally, creating a vibrant, glossy sauce.
- Simultaneously, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high intensity, creating ideal caramelization conditions for the chicken.
- Position seasoned chicken onto heated grill surface, cooking each side meticulously for 6-7 minutes. Verify complete cooking through by checking internal temperature and achieving golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer grilled chicken onto serving plate, artfully arranging burst tomatoes and their concentrated pan juices surrounding the protein.
- Delicately tear burrata, cascading creamy fragments across chicken’s surface for luxurious texture and visual appeal.
- Enhance dish with elegant drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze, then garnish with freshly torn basil leaves to introduce a final aromatic dimension.
- Serve immediately, celebrating the harmonious blend of grilled chicken, molten tomatoes, and creamy burrata.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent, juicy grilling and preventing dry edges.
- Use high-quality, ripe cherry tomatoes and resist over-stirring to help them naturally burst and release sweet, concentrated flavors.
- Let burrata sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to enhance its creamy, soft texture and allow better flavor absorption.
- Swap chicken with tofu or portobello mushrooms for vegetarian options, and use dairy-free cheese alternatives for vegan modifications.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg