Description
Bruschetta Chicken is a quick and easy healthy dinner recipe that brings summer flavors to your plate. This dish features grilled or baked chicken breasts topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for anyone looking for healthy dinner recipes chicken dishes. Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 6-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1–2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 medium ripe tomatoes about 1 lb cored seeded and chopped to a ½” dice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves
- ground pepper to taste
- balsamic glaze to taste optional
Instructions
- Start the bruschetta. Combine the chopped tomatoes with salt and garlic in a mixing bowl; mix until well combined, then let sit while the chicken cooks.
- Prepare the chicken. Place one chicken breast onto a sheet of parchment paper. Fold the paper over the chicken. Using a rolling pin, pound the chicken breast to even thickness of a little less than 1 inch. Set aside and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Combine the italian seasoning salt garlic powder onion powder and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil then sprinkle with the seasoning blend. Flip the chicken over then oil and season the other side.
- To Grill heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Place the chicken breasts directly on the grill grates and cook 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit using an instant read thermometer. Remove from the grill and rest 5 minutes.
- To Bake heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast the chicken for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit using an instant read thermometer. Remove from the oven and rest five minutes.
- Finish the bruschetta topping. Stir in the olive oil balsamic vinegar fresh basil and ground pepper to taste. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt pepper or vinegar to taste.
- Top the grilled chicken with the bruschetta. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup when pounding chicken
- For best flavor use the freshest produce available
- Optional balsamic glaze adds a nice finishing touch
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 762 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg