Bruschetta Chicken (Print Version)

Grilled chicken topped with fresh tomato basil bruschetta topping.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Bruschetta Topping

06 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
07 - ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
10 - ⅛ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (Optional)

12 - ¼ 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. 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 5 minutes.
04 - While the chicken cooks, prepare the bruschetta topping: 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.
06 - Serve immediately, with a side of salad or crusty bread if not gluten-free.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of warm, seasoned chicken against cool, bright tomatoes hits every craving at once
  • It looks impressive enough for company but comes together on a random Tuesday without breaking a sweat
02 -
  • Resting the chicken for five minutes after grilling keeps it juicy instead of dry and disappointing
  • The tomato mixture needs time to sit, so make it first and let it hang out while the chicken cooks
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness before grilling so they cook through without drying out
  • A drizzle of balsamic glaze over everything before serving makes it look restaurant gorgeous

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