Description
Easy Bruschetta Chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender, seasoned chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato basil bruschetta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, you can grill or bake the chicken and finish it with a vibrant, garlicky tomato topping that bursts with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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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 Topping
- 3-4 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb), cored, seeded, and chopped to a 1/2” 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 minced garlic in a mixing bowl; stir well and let sit while the chicken cooks to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the chicken: Place one chicken breast onto a sheet of parchment paper and fold over. Pound the chicken with a rolling pin to an even thickness just under 1 inch. Repeat with all breasts.
- Make the seasoning blend: In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground pepper until well combined.
- Season the chicken: Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with the seasoning blend.
- Cook the chicken: To Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and rest for 5 minutes. To Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast chicken 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and rest 5 minutes.
- Finish the bruschetta topping: Stir olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, and ground pepper into the tomato mixture. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
- Serve: Spoon the bruschetta topping over the grilled or baked chicken breasts. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is pounded uniformly for even cooking.
- Internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F for safe consumption.
- The bruschetta topping can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
- Use fresh ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Balsamic glaze is optional but adds a nice sweet tangy finish.
- Leftover chicken can be served cold on salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with bruschetta topping
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 762 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg
