Description
Succulent grilled bruschetta chicken brings Italian summer flavors dancing across your plate with zesty tomatoes and fresh basil. Crisp grill marks and herb-infused chicken create a perfect weeknight dinner that satisfies without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced roma tomatoes)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt
- Black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella or shaved Parmesan (optional)
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by coating it generously with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, ensuring an even distribution of robust flavors across the surface.
- Heat the grill to a medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment for the chicken to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the grill, allowing each side to cook thoroughly for approximately 6-7 minutes, ensuring the meat reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F with clear, running juices.
- While the chicken grills, craft the vibrant bruschetta topping by combining freshly diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, fragrant basil leaves, minced garlic, and a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar.
- Season the bruschetta mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper, letting the ingredients meld and develop their flavors as the chicken continues cooking.
- Once the chicken is perfectly grilled, transfer to serving plates and generously top each piece with the prepared bruschetta mixture.
- For an optional luxurious touch, sprinkle a handful of crumbled mozzarella or grated Parmesan over the bruschetta-topped chicken, allowing the cheese to slightly melt from the residual heat.
Notes
- Experiment with chicken thickness to ensure even cooking, using a meat mallet to pound breasts to uniform 1/2-inch thickness for consistent grilling.
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in olive oil and seasonings for 30 minutes before grilling, which helps tenderize and infuse more taste.
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for bruschetta topping to guarantee maximum freshness and vibrant flavor in the final dish.
- Substitute dairy-free cheese or skip cheese entirely for a lactose-free version that still delivers incredible Mediterranean-inspired taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg