Chicken Bruschetta

Light, low-carb, and packed with flavor, my Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect summer dinner or meal prep for a busy week!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword bruschetta chicken, bruschetta chicken recipe, grilled chicken bruschetta, grilled chicken sides

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time: 30

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 326kcal

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 and a generous pinch of 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.

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 1½ Tbsp. olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until completely combined. Set aside.
Heat an outdoor grill or heat an indoor grill pan to slightly more than medium. 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 couscous and a grilled vegetable. 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.

Feel free to add anything you'd like to the bruschetta, such as sliced onions for extra zest. You can even swap it out for fresh pico de gallo!

This chicken recipe works best with chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.

Adding parmesan or mozzarella to the top of the chicken right before taking it off the grill adds even more decadence and flavor. I can't recommend it enough!

Like all quickly cooked meat, you should check the temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it's fully cooked. Cooking time is always an estimate with meat.