Chicken Margherita Recipes

MARGHERITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.

BEST GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN... EVER!

Steps:

• Place cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in the bowl of a blender. Pour in margarita mix, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, triple sec, and honey. Puree on high speed until smooth, then reduce speed to medium-low, and slowly add the olive oil; blend until creamy. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade overtop and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 5 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Grill the chicken until tender and juices run clear, approximately 7 minutes per side.

COPYCAT CHICKEN MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Season the chicken breasts with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and brown it on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate. Turn down the heat, add the white wine to the pan, and deglaze it by scraping at the browned bits on the bottom. Add the butter, garlic and lemon juice as well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant.
• Add the chicken back to the pan and top each piece with an equal amount of the fresh mozzarella. Place it in the preheated oven until the top of the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
• Top each chicken breast with an equal amount of the pesto, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with a side salad, pasta, or bread to make it a complete meal.

MARGHERITA CHICKEN | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC.
• Spray a saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onions over a medium to high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic powder and stock, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.
• While the Margherita sauce simmers, spray a non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place on a medium to high heat.
• Place the chicken breasts in a hot pan and seal for about 2 minutes each side, until golden, then arrange them in an ovenproof dish.
• After 15 minutes simmering, stir the chopped basil into the sauce and season with black pepper. Spoon over the chicken breasts.
• Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the top.
• Place into the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
• Scatter a few basil leaves on top and serve with your choice of accompaniment.

ROAST CHICKEN MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Scrub the potatoes, chop into even-sized chunks and cook in a large pan of boiling salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender. Halve the tomatoes and place in a large roasting tray. Break in the unpeeled garlic cloves. Pick a few pretty basil leaves for later, then stuff the rest of the bunch into the chicken cavity and add the chicken to the tray. Season with sea salt and black pepper, drizzle everything with 2 tablespoons each of red wine vinegar and olive oil, then toss well, rubbing all that flavour into the bird. Sit the chicken directly on the bars of the oven and put the tray of tomatoes beneath it. Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, drain the potatoes, steam dry, mash, season and mix with the flour. As soon as cool enough to handle, divide and roll into 12 equal balls. Cut the smoked mozzarella into 12 chunks, poke one chunk into each ball, and seal. Place all the balls on an oiled 25cm x 35cm baking tray and roast at the bottom of the oven for the remaining 1 hour, or until golden. Remove the chicken to the tray of tomatoes and allow to rest, then squeeze a few garlic cloves out of their skins and mash into the tray juices. Sprinkle over the reserved basil leaves, then serve with the giant gnocchi and rocket, drizzling the garlicky juices over everything. Joy.

CHICKEN MARGHERITA PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Between two pieces of parchment paper, pound chicken breast to an even thickness, approximately ¾ of an inch thick. In a small bowl, mix ½ tablespoon of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Pour into a ziplock sandwich bag, add the chicken breast and massage to coat chicken in spices. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix the remaining 1 ½ tablspoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano. Stir in the quartered grape tomatoes and set aside.
• To make the pizza dough, whisk together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for five minutes until frothy. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour, garlic salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Add yeast mixture and stir to combine. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for five minutes, adding the extra flour by the tablespoon until the dough is smooth and elastic. You may not need to add all of the remaining ¼ cup of flour. Form dough into a ball and cover with a damp tea towel until you finish cooking the chicken.
• Preheat grill and preheat oven to 450℉. When grill is hot, turn heat to medium and grill the chicken breast for four minutes per side until it is no longer pink on the inside. Cool for a few minutes and slice into bite sized pieces.
• Roll pizza dough into a circle on a 15" pizza stone or pan, leaving the edges slightly thicker. Bake the dough at 450℉ for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Using a slotted spoon, spread tomatoes evenly over the pizza crust. Discard the remaining liquid. Place mozzarella slices over tomatoes. Spread chicken and fresh basil on top of cheese. Return to oven for 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and slice. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Dip a paper towel in a bowl of vegetable oil and use a pair of tongs to oil the grill grates.
• Place the chicken between two sheets of saran wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound it to an even thickness. I prefer my chicken breasts to be about 3/4 inch thick.
• Rub the chicken with a Tablespoon of olive oil and then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Place the chicken on the grill and grill for 5 minutes, then flip. Grill for two minutes, then open the grill and top each chicken breast with a Tablespoon of pesto followed by the mozzarella slices and a second scoop of pesto. Cover the grill and continue to grill for another 2-3 few minutes, or until the cheese is melted and chicken registers 165 degrees.
• Serve with arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
• Place the chicken between two sheets of saran wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound it to an even thickness. I prefer my chicken breasts to be about 3/4 inch thick.
• Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Heat a Tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes or until well browned.
• Flip the chicken over and cook for another 2 minutes, then add a scoop of pesto, mozzarella slices, and another scoop of pesto. Cover the pan and continue to cook another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and chicken registers 165 degrees.
• Serve with arugula and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.