BBQ season is upon us, and after you’ve tried Grilled Bruschetta Chicken, you’ve got to try Grilled Bruschetta Shrimp!
If we’re talking juicy, savory grilled chicken under a layer of hot, melty mozzarella cheese, topping with fresh tomato and basil salsa, I’m in heaven.
I would be content to spend the rest of my days curled up with a good book and a plate of this chicken.
I was thrilled to discover the previous owners had created a small (and very manageable) garden on the far side of our yard when we moved in mid-Fall of last year. It’s the ideal size – for someone like me who lacks both time and a green thumb – and is divided into three rectangular plantar boxes.
My husband would never eat a tomato alone, so I had the lot to myself and I was not the least bit sad about that. The tomato vines were still producing loads of tiny adorable red and golden tomatoes and I was popping them like candy before the temperatures plummeted for the Winter.
With the addition of fresh lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, and pepper, tomatoes elevate a straightforward chicken dish to a whole new level of deliciousness in this recipe for grilled bruschetta chicken.
Simply toss your chicken with some olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herbs, and a hearty dose of garlic powder, then grill for about 15 minutes. Top each chicken breast with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese, and watch as it gets all kinds of ooey gooey melty delicious right there on the grill.
You and your family are going to love how tasty and simple this recipe is, so once your chicken is cooked, top it with your tomato and basil mixture and a little freshly cracked black pepper, and you’re done, my friends!
Bruschetta Chicken Breasts Grilled on the Weber Q
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken 🔗
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta is a summer staple in my house! Basically a caprese made with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, red onion, garlic and balsamic, a delicious weeknight meal!
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Serving Size: 2 pieces
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 pieces, calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 38.5 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 173 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 0.5 g
Ingredients:
- 3 medium vine ripe tomatoes
- 2 small cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 3 oz part skim mozzarella (diced (omit for whole30, paleo))
- 1.25 lbs 8 thin sliced chicken cutlets
Instruction:
- Combine onion, olive oil, balsamic, 1/4 tsp kosher salt and pepper. Set aside a few minutes.
- Chop tomatoes and place in a large bowl. Combine with garlic, basil, onion-balsamic combo and additional 1/8 tsp salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and let it sit at least 10 minutes or as long as overnight.
- Toss in the cheese when ready to serve.
- Season chicken with salt and fresh pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high, clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken 2 minutes on each side, set aside on a platter and top with bruschetta and serve.
FAQ
How do you keep grilled chicken from getting tough?
What is Bruschetta Chicken? Bruschetta is an Italian antipasto that consists of grilled bread that has been rubbed with garlic and topped with salt, olive oil, and various toppings, such as the straightforward tomato mixture I used to top the chicken.
How does Bobby Flay grilled chicken?
The answer is very simple: for a half-hour, soak chicken breasts in a brine of water and salt (that’s it!). This results in moist, tender, and juicy chicken breasts.