Zesty Italian Herbed Chicken with Tomato Basil Salsa

Name: Zesty Italian Herbed Chicken with Tomato Basil Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (freshly grated); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (quartered); 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

HealthyItalianDinnerQuickEasyFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 25m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 350 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring succulent herbed chicken paired with a fresh tomato basil salsa, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

35.0g 56%

Fat

15.0g 24%

Carbs

12.0g 19%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

50% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Essential for blood production

☀️ Vitamin A

20% DV

Important for vision and immune health

🔺 Potassium

15% DV

Helps maintain fluid balance

✦ Lycopene

High

May reduce the risk of certain diseases

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Tomato Basil Salsa

2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1 Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2 In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, salt, and pepper for the chicken marinade.
3 Rub the chicken breasts with the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
4 Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
5 While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tomato basil salsa by combining cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
6 Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
7 Serve the grilled chicken topped with the fresh tomato basil salsa.