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Bruschetta chicken breasts topped with fresh tomato and basil on a white serving platter

30-Minute Bruschetta Chicken (Grilled or Baked)

Juicy seasoned chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato, garlic, and basil bruschetta topping. A quick, healthy, and impressive dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 293

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 oz each
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for chicken
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil for brushing chicken
  • 1 lb ripe tomatoes 3 to 4 medium, cored, seeded, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for bruschetta topping
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for bruschetta topping
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
  • ground pepper to taste
  • balsamic glaze to taste, optional

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet (for oven method)

Method
 

  1. Combine diced tomatoes with kosher salt and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Stir well and set aside while you prepare the chicken to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of parchment paper and pound to an even thickness of just under 1 inch using a rolling pin.
  3. Mix Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. Brush chicken with olive oil on both sides, then sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over each breast.
  5. To Grill: Heat grill or grill pan over high heat. Cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Rest 5 minutes before topping.
  6. To Bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast chicken 10 to 12 minutes until internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Rest 5 minutes.
  7. Finish the bruschetta topping by stirring in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and ground pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Generously top each chicken breast with the bruschetta topping. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Use the ripest tomatoes available for maximum flavor. Remove seeds before dicing to prevent a watery topping. Add 4 oz fresh mozzarella pearls to the topping for a caprese variation. Skip the balsamic glaze for a keto-friendly version. For a non-stick grill surface, rub a halved Yukon gold potato over the hot grill grates before cooking.
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