Bruschetta Chicken (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken topped with fresh tomato basil bruschetta for a light, protein-rich Italian-inspired meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bruschetta Topping

06 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
07 - 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
10 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 1/4 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
13 - Extra fresh basil leaves

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Spoon the bruschetta topping generously over each chicken breast. Garnish with Parmesan and extra basil if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, seasoned chicken and cool, bright tomatoes creates something magical in every bite
  • You get all the satisfaction of bruschetta without the bread, making it perfect for lighter dinners
  • Everything comes together in 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
02 -
  • Never skip the resting period after grilling, or all those delicious juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your chicken
  • The bruschetta mixture can be made up to 2 hours ahead, but do not add the basil until the last 15 minutes or it will turn dark and sad
  • If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, slice them horizontally before cooking rather than pounding them thin
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before grilling
  • The balsamic vinegar in the bruschetta does triple duty, adding acid, sweetness, and depth all at once

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