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Grilled bruschetta chicken breasts on white plates with asparagus and quinoa.
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Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken recipe is healthy and easy to make! Tender marinated chicken is topped with fresh tomato basil bruschetta.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: bruschetta, bruschetta chicken, grilled bruschetta chicken, grilled chicken, chicken with bruschetta, grilled chicken tomatoes
Servings: 4
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Christine Rooney

Equipment

Ingredients

For The Chicken:

For The Bruschetta:

  • 4 large tomatoes Roma tomatoes work great
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese optional
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Instructions

For The Chicken:

  • Mince 2 cloves garlic. Add the garlic, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 4 Tbsp. lemon juice, ½ tsp. smoked paprika, ¼ tsp. thyme, ¼ tsp. rosemary (can sub ½ tsp. Italian seasoning) and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper to a small bowl.
    Mix until combined.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Make sure all of the chicken is coated in the marinade. Place the bowl in the fridge and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.

For The Bruschetta:

  • Mince 4 cloves of garlic and dice 4 large tomatoes. Mince ⅓ cup of fresh basil.
  • Place the diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil into a bowl along with 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper. Stir until completely combined. Set aside.
  • Heat an outdoor grill or heat an indoor grill pan to medium-high. Wait until the pan gets hot before adding the chicken (the chicken should sizzle as it hits the pan or grill).
  • Add the chicken to the pan or grill. Grill for about 5 minutes on the first side. Flip the chicken breasts over and grill for another 4-5 minutes. (Place the chicken over direct heat if using an outdoor grill and then move to a more indirect heat).
    The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This can be checked with a grilling thermometer.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from heat and allow to rest before serving. This keeps them moist and juicy.
  • Serve the chicken alongside something like wild rice, grilled vegetables, or a salad. Top the chicken with a generous portion of brushetta and some additional basil.
  • Optional: Add cheese to the chicken as it's grilling or top the whole dish with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Roma tomatoes work great for making bruschetta.
Feel free to sub ½ tsp. Italian seasoning for the ¼ tsp. each of dried thyme and oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1054IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg