Bruschetta Chicken with Tomato Basil (Print)
Tender grilled chicken topped with fresh tomato, basil, and balsamic bruschetta. 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
12 - ¼ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
13 - Extra fresh basil leaves
# How-To Steps:
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 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 - To serve, spoon the bruschetta topping generously over each chicken breast. Garnish with Parmesan and extra basil if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon thinking about it
- The bruschetta topping works on literally anything from grilled fish to scrambled eggs the next morning
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- The resting time for the tomatoes is non negotiable because those flavors need to mingle properly
- Letting the chicken rest keeps all the juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
03 -
- If your tomatoes seem lackluster add a pinch of sugar to the bruschetta mix
- A balsamic glaze drizzle at the end makes this look restaurant worthy