Chicken Bruschetta

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Breasts on white plate with asparagus and couscous

No more ordinary chicken breast recipes! My Chicken Bruschetta recipe is a go-to when you need a flavor packed, low-carb dinner! Ready in just 20 minutes.

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

Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

1 grill pan

Ingredients

For The Chicken:

1½ lbs. chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 Tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon rosemary
pinch salt and pepper

For The Bruschetta:

6 Roma tomatoes
1½ Tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup fresh basil
pinch salt and pepper
Mozzarella cheese or Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Recipe for Grilled 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 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.

Recipe 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 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.

Notes

If you can't find Roma tomatoes, substitute for cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or vine-ripened tomatoes. Any firm/ripe tomato should work; avoid mushy tomatoes.
Out of fresh basil? Not a problem, substitute with dried basil leaves instead!
If you're making bruschetta ahead of time, I recommend stirring and draining any juices before serving it over the chicken.
You know your chicken is done cooking when all the juices are running clear, and the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to check.

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