Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken recipe is a delicious, cheesy weeknight dinner celebrating fresh summer flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 4 Chicken Breasts Boneless, pounded to even thickness
- 3 Tomatoes Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Basil Fresh, chopped
- 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Grated, for serving
Equipment
- Grill
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Large Zip-Top Plastic Bag
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine oil, half the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning (or oregano) and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large re-sealable bag along with chicken; seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat grill over medium-high then add chicken, discarding excess marinade. Grill until charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 155°-160°, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and remaining lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. While chicken is still on grill, top each breast with 1 slice mozzarella and cover until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top chicken with tomato mixture.
- Garnish with Parmesan and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
495
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
167
mg
56
%
Sodium
446
mg
19
%
Potassium
1128
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
56
g
112
%
Vitamin A
1069
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
182
mg
18
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Black Pepper, Chicken Breasts, Italian Seasoning, Kosher Salt, Lemon, Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Parmesan, Tomatoes