Description
This Easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe features tender, well-seasoned chicken breasts grilled to perfection, topped with a fresh and vibrant tomato basil mixture, melted mozzarella cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze to create a delightful and flavorful main course perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
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Tomato Basil Topping
- 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes (260 g) (5-6 tomatoes)
- 1 head of garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 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 Tomato Basil Topping: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix all ingredients and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare Chicken Breasts: If desired, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Coat each chicken breast evenly with olive oil.
- Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over all sides of the chicken breasts.
- Grill Chicken: Heat your grill to high heat. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 8 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Add Cheese: During the last couple of minutes of grilling, place one slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast to melt.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes to retain juices. Then, top each chicken breast with the prepared tomato basil topping and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For even cooking, pounding chicken breasts to a uniform thickness is recommended but optional.
- Use fresh mozzarella slices for the best melting and flavor.
- Balsamic glaze can be homemade by reducing balsamic vinegar with a bit of sugar or store-bought for convenience.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop or bake the chicken in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes.
- Leftover tomato basil topping can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and used for salads or bruschetta bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
