Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Easy grilled bruschetta chicken topped with fresh tomatoes and basil for a flavorful summer dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Marinating 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings servings

Calories 518kcal

Add olive oil, seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper to a nonreactive container. Stir to combine.
¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add the chicken to the marinade.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cover, and let the chicken sit for at least 30 minutes but up to 8 hours.
Heat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken for about 7-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to an internal temperature of 165F.
While chicken cooks, stir together tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3 roma tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons very finely minced red onion or shallot, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, Black pepper to taste
During the last minute of cooking, top chicken with mozzarella and close grill lid until melted.
4 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella
To serve, top grilled chicken with bruschetta mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with extra basil before serving.

Olive oil: Another neutral oil, like avocado, can be used in place of the olive oil.
Italian seasoning: Be sure that your seasoning blend is just herbs and doesn't contain additional salt.
Chicken: You could use chicken thighs if you prefer.
Balsamic glaze: Or substitute balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition values are estimates.