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Bruschetta Chicken
This bruschetta chicken recipe is marinated and grilled chicken topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato basil bruschetta and balsamic glaze. The perfect easy dinner for summer time!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 thin cut boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or equal parts garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
For the bruschetta topping:
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons red onion minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until done.
- Place the cheese slices on top of the chicken. Cover the grill and cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the bruschetta topping. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red onion, basil, salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Spoon the bruschetta mixture over the chicken. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
551mg
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12.1mg
(13%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.