Description
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a fresh tomato basil topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness (1 inch or less)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (OR 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
For the Tomato Basil Topping:
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Make the Tomato Basil Topping: In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and basil. Stir well.
- Finish the Dish: Once the chicken is cooked, top each breast with mozzarella cheese and cook for an additional minute until melted. Top with tomato basil topping and serve.
Notes
- Bruschetta topping can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 602 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
