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Grilled chicken breasts with cherry tomatoes and goat cheese

Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

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Quick and easy Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese is perfect for busy day dinner. Only 5 ingredients, too!

  • Prep Time: 25 mins (incl 20 mins rest time)
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ounces mild goat cheese (flavored works well) crumbles, divided
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butterflied and halved if thick

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or broiler.
  2. Put the tomatoes in a colander set over a medium mixing bowl. Toss with the sea salt and let stand for at least 20 minutes to release the juices.
  3. Remove and set aside the colander; into the collected juice from the tomatoes, whisk half the goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until smooth. Fold in the tomatoes and remaining goat cheese. Season with freshly ground pepper.
  4. Brush the chicken breasts with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  5. Serve with the tomato-goat cheese mixture on top.
  • Author: (From " A Well-Seasoned Kitchen®" by Sally Clayton and Lee Clayton Roper)
  • Category: Poultry, main dish, gluten free, easy entertaining