Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
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4.9
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Description
The Grilled Bruschetta Chicken prepares a fresh bruschetta topping by combining diced vine-ripened tomatoes, minced garlic, freshly chopped basil, chopped red onion dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. The mixture rests for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors and can be refrigerated overnight. Diced mozzarella cheese is added just before serving. Thin chicken cutlets are seasoned then grilled for just 2 minutes per side, ensuring a quick cook while retaining juiciness. The warm chicken is set on a platter and generously topped with the prepared bruschetta mixture.
The recipe balances the lightly charred chicken with the fresh acidity and herbal notes of the tomato basil topping. Diced mozzarella adds a creamy element unless omitted for dietary preferences. This dish works well as a light main course during warmer months or for casual grilled meals.
Ingredients
- 3 tomato medium, vine ripe
- 2 garlic minced, small cloves
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
- 2 tbsp basil chopped, fresh leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper to taste
- black pepper kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese diced (omit for whole30, paleo, part skim
- 1.25 lbs chicken cutlet 8, thin sliced
Instructions
- Combine onion, olive oil, balsamic, 1/4 tsp kosher salt and pepper. Set aside a few minutes.
- Chop tomatoes and place in a large bowl. Combine with garlic, basil, onion-balsamic combo and additional 1/8 tsp salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and let it sit at least 10 minutes or as long as overnight.
- Toss in the cheese when ready to serve.
- Season chicken with salt and fresh pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high, clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken 2 minutes on each side, set aside on a platter and top with bruschetta and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2pieces | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38.5g | 77% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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