Description
Bruschetta Chicken features juicy grilled or pan‑seared chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato‑basil‑garlic bruschetta mixture and optional melted mozzarella for a bright, flavorful main course.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, coat with olive oil, and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a grill or a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts for about 6–7 minutes per side (or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F / 74 °C).
- While the chicken cooks, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix gently. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, spoon the bruschetta mixture over each piece. If using mozzarella, sprinkle it on top and broil briefly until the cheese just begins to melt.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and an optional drizzle of balsamic reduction before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result, or use fish/tofu for a vegetarian/seafood twist.
- If tomatoes are very watery, drain excess liquid or use Roma/cherry tomatoes for better texture.
- For a lighter version, skip the cheese or serve the topping on the side.
- An indoor skillet works just as well if you don’t have access to a grill. ([turn0search1](:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}))
- Marinating the chicken briefly (even 10–15 minutes) can improve flavor and juiciness. ([turn0search4](:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}))
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan‑Seared
- Cuisine: Italian‑American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
