Bruschetta Chicken Grilled Tomato (Print Page)
Juicy grilled chicken topped with fresh tomato basil bruschetta for a light, protein-rich Italian-inspired meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Bruschetta Topping
06 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
07 - ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
10 - ⅛ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish (Optional)
12 - ¼ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
13 - Extra fresh basil leaves
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
04 - While the chicken cooks, prepare the bruschetta topping: In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Spoon the bruschetta topping generously over each chicken breast. Garnish with Parmesan and extra basil if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, with a side of salad or crusty bread if not gluten-free.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between hot, smoky chicken and cool, fresh tomato topping is absolutely addictive
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
02 -
- The resting time is non-negotiable, cutting into chicken immediately lets all those juices escape onto your plate instead of staying in the meat
- Letting the bruschetta mixture sit while the chicken grills is the secret step that makes this taste restaurant quality
03 -
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze over the finished dish makes it look absolutely gorgeous and adds restaurant style presentation
- If your chicken breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally to make thinner cutlets that grill faster and stay more juicy