Description
Succulent grilled bruschetta chicken blends Italian flavors with summer’s freshest ingredients. Herbs, tomatoes, and mozzarella create a light, delicious meal perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups (480 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced roma tomatoes)
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (40 g) finely chopped red onion
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup (30 g) shredded mozzarella or shaved Parmesan (optional)
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Marination: Thoroughly coat chicken with olive oil and evenly distribute Italian seasoning, ensuring comprehensive flavor infusion across the entire surface.
- Grill Preparation: Ignite grill to medium-high heat, creating an optimal environment for achieving a perfectly caramelized and crisp chicken exterior.
- Grilling Process: Position seasoned chicken on grill, cooking each side for 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F with clear juices, guaranteeing complete and safe cooking.
- Bruschetta Composition: Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, basil leaves, garlic, and balsamic vinegar in a harmonious blend, allowing ingredients to intermingle and develop complex flavor profiles.
- Flavor Enhancement: Delicately season bruschetta mixture with salt and pepper, permitting ingredients to marry while chicken completes its cooking cycle.
- Final Assembly: Transfer grilled chicken to serving plates, lavishly crown with prepared bruschetta mixture, and optionally garnish with crumbled mozzarella or grated Parmesan to create a luxurious melted cheese layer that enhances the dish’s overall richness.
Notes
- Preheat Grill Properly: Ensure medium-high heat around 375-400°F for perfect chicken searing and caramelization without burning.
- Marinate Strategically: Allow chicken to absorb seasonings for at least 30 minutes before grilling, maximizing flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Check Chicken Doneness: Use meat thermometer to verify 165°F internal temperature, preventing undercooking while maintaining juicy texture.
- Customize Bruschetta Variation: Swap fresh herbs like basil with parsley or cilantro, adapt vinegar type, or add red pepper flakes for personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 90mg