Description
A delightful and quick-to-make Bruschetta Chicken recipe that combines juicy grilled or baked chicken breasts with a flavorful bruschetta topping featuring diced tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for a fresh and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 6-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1–2 tablespoon olive oil
Bruschetta:
- 3–4 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb), cored, seeded, and chopped to a ½” dice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves
- Ground pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze to taste, optional
Instructions
- Start the bruschetta: Combine the chopped tomatoes with salt and garlic in a mixing bowl; mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness. Combine seasoning and coat chicken with olive oil and seasoning.
- To Grill: Cook chicken on high heat for 5-6 minutes per side. Rest for 5 minutes.
- To Bake: Roast chicken at 400°F for 10-12 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes.
- Finish the bruschetta: Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Top the chicken: Serve chicken topped with bruschetta immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 762mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 113mg
