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Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

This Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese recipe bursts with freshness and is ready in just 45 minutes. Perfectly grilled chicken is topped with vibrant juicy tomatoes bathed in a creamy, tangy goat cheese sauce; the result is a colorful, light, and satisfying dish. With just six ingredients, you can effortlessly create a dish that's elegant enough for entertaining yet easy enough for weeknight dinner. Plus, I share my secrets for how to grill juicy, tender chicken!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved, or red and yellow grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 2 ounces mild goat cheese flavored works well, crumbled, divided use
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided use
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast 4 breast halves

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place 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.
  • Remove tomatoes 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.
  • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towel. If breasts are large, butterfly and halve, or pound to an even thickness.
  • Brush the chicken breasts on both sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the heated grill grates with oil. Place breasts in a single layer and grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until they reach 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion.
  • Place cooked chicken breasts on a serving platter and cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon the tomato-goat cheese mixture on top of the breasts and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg