Chicken Bruschetta

5 from 7 votes

This Italian-inspired grilled Chicken Bruschetta recipe is light, fresh, healthful, and easy as summer itself. Juicy marinated, grilled chicken breasts are topped with a vibrant mix of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, making it a perfect dish for casual summer gatherings or simple weeknight dinners.

Prep Time45

Cook Time20

Total Time1 5

Course: Chicken and Turkey

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

1/2 large lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into cutlets

Bruschetta

4-5 plum tomatoes about 1 pound, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 large leaves fresh basil thinly sliced

Instructions

Chicken

Combine the first seven ingredients in a non-reactive bowl (such as glass or stainless steel) or a 1-quart zipper-top bag.
Add the chicken cutlets to the bowl and toss to coat. Ensure the chicken cutlets are completely covered with the marinade. If using a zipper-top bag, squeeze out the excess air and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
Place the chicken, top side down on the grill. Reduce heat to medium. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked to 165 degrees in the center of each cutlet.

Bruschetta Topping

Combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic, oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and black pepper to taste in a small bowl. Let stand while grilling chicken. Just before serving, stir in fresh basil. Serve atop chicken.

Notes

TIPS:

Chicken is generally easier to slice into cutlets if it's partially frozen. Place in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes, then slice horizontally.
Cut the chicken breasts into cutlets yourself. It's possible to purchase pretty cutlets, which are just the top side of the breast, but they will increase the price by $2 to $4 per pound.

MAKE AHEAD:

You can marinate the chicken for up to 8 hours, then grill just before serving.
You can make the tomato mixture a day ahead, but wait to add the sliced basil and balsamic vinegar until you're ready to serve it.

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