Ingredients
Directions 8 steps | 110 Minutes
Prepare the chicken breasts. Using a meat mallet or tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
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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.
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Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour to marinate.
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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.
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Add the minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chopped basil leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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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.
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Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit. Slice each avocado half into thin slices.
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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.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1715633386/recipes/DSC07035_66427cea27eb8.jpg)
Notes:
- 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.
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