Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
This Bruschetta Chicken Recipe combines fresh, flavourful, tender grilled chicken breast with traditional bruschetta topping, a sweet balsamic vinegar reduction and mozzarella cheese if you so wish. This simple grill chicken dish is perfect for all your spring, summer or year-round dinners!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 lrg Chicken Breasts pounded to even thickness, or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil divided
Bruschetta Topping
- 4 Roma Tomatoes or any variety, diced
- 1/2 sm Red Onion diced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 clove Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 5 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
- Mozzarella Cheese parmesan cheese, burrata, feta, fresh mozzarella cheese or goat cheese, as desired
- 4 tbsp Balsamic Reduction or as desired
Instructions
Prepare Chicken
- Drizzle boneless, skinless chicken breasts with olive oil then season with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts on both sides until browned and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes on each side). Remove from pan, set aside and allow to rest.
Bruschetta Topping
- Dice fresh tomatoes and red onion, set aside in a medium bowl. Add fresh basil, minced garlic, oregano (optional), salt, pepper and 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to the serving bowl. Stir to combine, set tomato mixture aside to marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Assemble
- Add spoonfuls of the bruschetta mixture on top of each chicken breast then add your cheese of choice (parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella etc., fresh chopped basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If using chicken breasts, pound into an even thickness so the chicken cooks faster and evenly.
- The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, use medium-high heat.
- Allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes. This gives the chicken time to redistribute the juices so you have juicy chicken breasts.
- Double up on this recipe, and make a batch of bruschetta in large bowl alongside the chicken.
- Remove chicken from fridge, at least 20 - 30 minutes prior to cooking to take the chill off.