Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on May 16, 2024
A meal perfect for summertime, this bruschetta chicken recipe makes a light and flavorful dish. Juicy, grilled chicken breasts are topped with creamy avocado and a vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic, all brought together with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Italian
20
ingredients
8
steps
110
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
For the Marinated Chicken
4
boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1/4 cup(s)
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp
Italian seasoning
3
garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp
kosher salt, see notes 1
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp
ground black pepper
For the Bruschetta Topping
2 cup(s)
cherry or grape tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp
kosher salt, plus more to taste, see notes 1
1
plump garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp
balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup(s)
fresh basil leaves, chopped
For the Bruschetta Chicken
1
batch of marinated chicken, see above
1
batch of bruschetta topping, see above
2
ripe avocados
balsamic glaze, for topping, optional
pasta or salad, for serving
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Directions 8 steps | 110 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the chicken breasts. Using a meat mallet or tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Prepare the chicken breasts.
Step 2

Make the marinade. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, minced garlic cloves, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper. 

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Make the marinade.
Step 3

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour to marinate.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss until evenly coated.
Step 4

Prepare the bruschetta topping. In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes and the kosher salt. Toss until well combined. Let the tomatoes release their juices for 20 minutes. Drain the tomatoes and transfer them to a bowl. 

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Prepare the bruschetta topping.
Step 5

Add the minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chopped basil leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Add the minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chopped basil leaves.
Step 6

Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill on each side for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Let the cooked chicken rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil. 

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 7

Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit. Slice each avocado half into thin slices. 

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit.
Step 8

Fan out each avocado half into a long strip and place on top of each chicken breast. Top each chicken with the bruschetta topping and the balsamic glaze. Serve alongside pasta or salad. Enjoy!

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Fan out each avocado half into a long strip and place on top of each chicken breast.

Notes:

  1. This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
670
FAT
39.1 g
PROTEIN
64.4 g
CARBS
15.8 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

20 May 2024

It's a dish that's impressive enough for guests yet easy enough for a family dinner. It's a dish that brings a taste of Italy to your table with minimal effort.

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