Description
Bruschetta chicken brings Italian summer flavors to your dinner table with grilled chicken topped in fresh tomato, basil, and garlic. Crisp tomato mixture and juicy chicken create a light, flavorful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cheese and Extras:
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season the chicken breasts thoroughly with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage on both sides for maximum flavor infusion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, creating a delectable exterior crust.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Dice the fresh tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and finely chop the garlic and basil leaves to distribute flavors evenly.
- Spread the diced tomato mixture generously over each chicken breast, creating a vibrant and colorful topping.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the tomato-covered chicken, ensuring complete coverage for a melty, luxurious finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to meld.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken just before serving, adding a tangy and sophisticated touch to the dish.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves for a burst of herbaceous aroma and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes with deep color for the most intense, sweet flavor that elevates the bruschetta topping.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure perfect searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour as a coating alternative that maintains crispy texture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like provolone or goat cheese to customize the dish’s richness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg