Deborah's Grilled Chicken

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on 9/24/10 2:43 am, edited 9/24/10 9:34 pm

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Submitted By: deborahPhoto By: Pam-3BoysMama

Prep Time: 30 MinutesCook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 45 MinutesServings: 6

"Chicken breasts are flattened and grilled with a savory tomato-basil topping and Parmesan cheese."Ingredients:

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasthalves

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

6 8x8-inch squares of heavy dutyaluminum foil

Directions:

1.	Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
2.	Place the chicken breast halves between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Brush each chicken breast with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of garlic salt.
3.	Grill the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink inside and the chicken has good grill marks, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Move chicken to a cooler part of the grill to keep warm.
4.	While the chicken is cooking, mix together the tomatoes, basil, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.
5.	Place an 8-inch square piece of aluminum foil onto the grill, and move a cooked chicken breast onto the foil. Top the chicken breast with about 1/4 cup of the tomato mixture, and sprinkle the topping with about 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese. Repeat for the other pieces of chicken.
6.	Close the lid on the grill, and grill the chicken breasts until the topping is hot, 2 to 3 more minutes.