Description
This Easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, grilled to perfection, and topped with a fresh, vibrant tomato and basil bruschetta mix. Finished with melted mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this dish is a flavorful and elegant main course perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
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Tomato Basil Topping
- 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes (260 g; about 5-6 tomatoes)
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 5 tablespoons fresh chopped basil (9 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4-5 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Topping: In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and set aside to let flavors meld.
- Prepare the Chicken: If desired, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Coat each chicken breast with olive oil to help the seasoning adhere and to promote even grilling.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Evenly coat each chicken breast with this seasoning blend to infuse flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for 8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
- Add Cheese: When the chicken is cooked, top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Close the grill lid or cover the chicken to allow the cheese to melt, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices. Top each piece with the prepared tomato basil topping and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness if they vary significantly in size.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan or cook the chicken under the broiler at high heat.
- Balsamic glaze can be store-bought or homemade by reducing balsamic vinegar until syrupy.
- Fresh basil is best for the topping, but you can substitute with 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil if needed.
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling ensures juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
