Bruschetta Chicken with Tomato Basil (Printable View)
Tender grilled chicken topped with fresh tomato basil bruschetta. A light Italian-inspired dish ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Prepare:
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 for 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between hot juicy chicken and cool fresh topping creates this incredible temperature play that keeps every bite interesting
- It tastes like a restaurant dish but uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen right now
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- Letting the tomato mixture sit while the chicken grills is not optional, those flavors need time to become friends
- Resting the chicken before topping is crucial or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your meat
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- Use room temperature chicken for more even grilling, taking it out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking helps tremendously
- Cherry tomatoes are worth the extra chopping time because they are sweeter and hold their texture better than larger varieties