Grilled Chicken Parmesan has all the gooey cheese with big tomato flavor without the fried breading. It’s the perfect comfort food prepared on the grill.
What is grilled Chicken Parmesan?
Grilled Chicken Parmesan takes all the traditional flavors of Chicken Parmesan but without the frying and breading of boneless skinless chicken breast. So if you are looking for a grilled dinner suggestion, read on how you can enjoy all comforting flavors of traditional parm while using the grill.
Plated Grilled Chicken Parmesan.
Why grilled instead of traditional.
- Saves time.
- No breading or frying.
- Great taste.
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
How to make grilled Chicken Parmesan.
Grilled Chicken with red sauce
- Heat your gas grill to medium high and bring the grill temp up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make sure the grill grates are clean.
- Take Boneless Skinless chicken breast that are sliced very thin and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill grates directly over the heat.
- Grill for 5 minutes with the grill lid closed. Open the lid and flip the chicken breasts.
- Place 1 to 3 tablespoons of red sauce on top of the breasts depending on how big the chicken breasts are. Let cook for two minutes then add mozzarella cheese over the chicken breasts.
- Close the lid and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Spread red sauce on the serving plate.
- With a meat thermometer check the internal temperature of the chicken parmesan. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it safe to consume at 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken off the grill with a pair of tongs and spatula and place on the serving plate with the red sauce.
- Finish the dish with some chopped fresh parsley.
As you can see, if you ask yourself the question, can you make this recipe on the grill. The answer is certainly yes, you can make Chicken Parmesan on the grill!
Grilled Chicken Parmesan on a plate.
Fresh or Dried Herbs?
Always finish this dish with Fresh Herbs. Whether that be fresh parsley or basil the flavors of fresh herbs cuts thru the heaviness of the cheese and adds to the dish much better compared to dried herbs.
Tips for Grilling Chicken Parmesan.
- Have clean grill grates. Dirty grill equals dirty burnt foods.
- Thin chicken breasts equals quick grilling time.
- Heat red sauce before you put on the plate and also on top of the chicken.
- Stay by the grill. Overcooked chicken breasts happen quickly when sliced thin.
Grilled Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Parsley
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Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Grilled Chicken Parmesan has all the gooey cheese with big tomato flavor without the fried breading. It's the perfect comfort food prepared on the grill.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of sliced thin chicken breast
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Cups of Tomato Sauce
- Chopped Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
Instructions
Heat your gas grill to medium high and bring the grill temp up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Make sure the grill grates are clean.
Take Boneless Skinless chicken breast that are sliced very thin and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill grates directly over the heat.
Grill for 5 minutes with the grill lid closed. Open the lid and flip the chicken breasts.
Place 1 to 3 tablespoons of red sauce on top of the breasts depending on how big the chicken breasts are. Let cook for two minutes then add mozzarella cheese over the chicken breasts.
Close the lid and grill for another3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Spread red sauce on the serving plate.
Remove the grilled chicken parmesan off the grill with a pair of tongs and spatula and place on the serving plate with the red sauce.
Finish the dish with some chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Chopped Basil can be used instead of the chopped parsley
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