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Grilled Bruschetta Chicken


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  • Author: Paula
  • Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken features marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection and topped with fresh tomato-basil bruschetta, melted mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction for a flavorful and healthy dinner option.


Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1.5 tablespoons minced garlic

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

24 oz. boneless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)

For the Bruschetta Topping:

4 large Roma tomatoes, finely diced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 small red onion, finely minced

2 garlic cloves, finely grated

1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

810 fresh basil leaves, julienned

For the Bruschetta Chicken:

4 oz. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced (fresh mozzarella in log form works well)

Balsamic reduction, for topping


Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken marinade by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a jar. Shake until well combined.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a gallon-size Ziploc bag or casserole dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  3. To prepare the bruschetta topping, sprinkle the diced tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt and let drain for 10 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add red onion, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil. Toss to combine and set aside.
  4. Preheat the grill to 375°F.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting.
  6. Place the chicken breasts on the grill over direct heat. Grill for 4 minutes, then brush with reserved marinade. Flip the chicken and grill for another 4 minutes.
  7. Move the chicken to indirect heat and grill for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F–160°F.
  8. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese. When the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese has melted, remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve the chicken topped with bruschetta mixture and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Enjoy!

Notes

Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.

You can use store-bought balsamic reduction if short on time.

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 45 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg