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Bruschetta Chicken
Bruschetta Chicken topped with a refreshing tomato mixture and served with grated parmesan cheese. This quick and easy chicken recipe is perfect for grilling, baking, or in a skillet.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 363 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb (750 grams) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Juice of 1 lemon divided
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 vine-ripened tomatoes diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Freshly chopped basil
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken breast into four to five equal pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 lemon’s juice, salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the large bowl and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the marinated chicken breast in the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until charred. (You may need to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if the meat is large and thick.)
- Meanwhile, prepare the tomato mixture in a small bowl. Add the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, and the remaining lemon juice. Season with salt and ground black pepper, and toss well.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Dish out the chicken breasts. Add a spoonful of the tomato mixture to each and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Recipe Source: Delish
- Choose a cast-iron skillet to cook the chicken breast for the best result.
- To avoid the meat sticking to the skillet when flipping over, add one tablespoon of olive oil to the cast-iron skillet before placing the chicken breast on it.
- To ensure the chicken breast is fully cooked, use a probe thermometer to measure the internal temperature if it reaches 155°. Make sure the entire piece is cooked through; you may cook the edges holding the chicken upright with tongs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
304mg
(13%)
Potassium
707mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
837IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 707mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 837IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.