Bruschetta Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken marinated in balsamic vinegar, garlic and Greek seasoning and topped with a vibrant tomato-basil bruschetta mixture – this Bruschetta Chicken recipe is an easy and fresh summer meal the whole family will love!
Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Bruschetta is one of our family’s favorite appetizers so it seemed like a no-brainer to incorporate bruschetta’s vibrant summery flavours into a hearty and filling main dish.
By simply swapping out the toasted baguette that traditionally serves as the base for a bruschetta with a flavorful, marinated chicken, you get a naturally low-carb meal that is filling and protein-rich while tasting light and fresh.
To make this bruschetta chicken recipe, I marinate the chicken the night before and then about 20 minutes before dinnertime, I quickly whip up the bruschetta topping while heating up the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet to cook the chicken.
The bruschetta’s flavors will mingle and intensify as the chicken cooks, so once the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F, you can immediately top it with the bruschetta mixture and it will be absolute perfection.
Pair it with a simple summer side dish for a quick and easy family dinner that tastes like it was prepared in a restaurant kitchen.
Bruschetta Chicken Variations:
- swap out the chicken for steak or fish
- grill or bake the chicken instead of pan-searing
- top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese to give a salty-umami hit of flavor
- swap out the balsamic marinade for red wine or red wine vinegar, or just stick to a more simple olive oil and garlic marinade
- add additional veggies to your bruschetta mixture, as desired (chopped asparagus, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, etc)
Can Bruschetta Chicken be frozen? The chicken can be frozen in the marinade or after cooking, but the bruschetta topping should be prepared fresh within a couple hours of serving. (It can be made up to one day before but I personally dislike the texture of refrigerated tomatoes.)
To freeze the chicken, store in an airtight ziptop bag or your favorite freezer containers for up to three months. (This set of freezer containers is a crazy bargain.)
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Bruschetta Chicken Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Tomato, chopped
- Red Onion, minced
- Basil, shredded
- Salt
- Lemon Juice
- Greek Seasoning, optional <– grab our recipe for homemade Greek seasoning here
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: this bruschetta chicken recipe can be prepared on a grill, baked in the oven or cooked on the stove in either a skillet or a grill pan.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Cast Iron Skillet <– I love the versatility of a good cast-iron pan – you can make everything from eggs to dessert in them and they transition easily from the stove to the oven. This one is pre-seasoned and great for even heating
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Large Spoon or Spatula
- Sharp Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
How to Make Bruschetta Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry and place in a container with a lid.
Pour in 3 Tablespoons of olive oil, all of the balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of the minced garlic. You can also add Greek seasoning, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Allow chicken to sit out for about 10 minutes before proceeding with cooking.
Place 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook through, about 8 minutes per side, until an inserted thermometer reads 165F.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare your bruschetta topping.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the tomato, onion, basil, salt, lemon juice and remaining garlic and olive oil. Stir to combine, then taste and adjust, as desired.
When the chicken is done cooking, remove from the skillet to your serving plate and divide the bruschetta mixture overtop.
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Bruschetta Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tomato, chopped (approximately 1/2 cup)
- 2-3 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, minced (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup Basil, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Greek Seasoning, optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and place in a container with a lid.
- Pour in 3 Tablespoons of olive oil, all of the balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of the minced garlic. You can also add Greek seasoning, if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Allow chicken to sit out for about 10 minutes before proceeding with cooking.
- Place 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook through, about 8 minutes per side, until an inserted thermometer reads 165F.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your bruschetta topping.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the tomato, onion, basil, salt, lemon juice and remaining garlic and olive oil. Stir to combine, then taste and adjust, as desired.
- When the chicken is done cooking, remove from the skillet to your serving plate and divide the bruschetta mixture overtop.
Notes
Bruschetta Chicken Variations:
- swap out the chicken for steak or fish
- grill or bake the chicken instead of pan-searing
- top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese to give a salty-umami hit of flavor
- swap out the balsamic marinade for red wine or red wine vinegar, or just stick to a more simple olive oil and garlic marinade
- add additional veggies to your bruschetta mixture, as desired (chopped asparagus, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, etc)
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 404Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 740mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 38g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this easy bruschetta chicken recipe as much as mine does!
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