Bruschetta Chicken Grilled or Baked (Print)

Juicy chicken topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze - a quick Italian-inspired dinner ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (170g each)
02 - 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground pepper
07 - 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Bruschetta Topping

08 - 3-4 medium ripe tomatoes (about 450g), cored, seeded, and diced
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
14 - Ground pepper to taste

→ Garnish

15 - Balsamic glaze to taste (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine the chopped tomatoes with salt and garlic in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined, then let sit while preparing and cooking the chicken.
02 - Place each chicken breast onto a sheet of parchment paper and fold the paper over. Using a rolling pin, pound each breast to an even thickness of slightly less than 2.5cm.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Brush chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle with the seasoning blend on both sides.
04 - Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Place the chicken breasts directly on the grill grates and cook 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove from the grill and rest 5 minutes.
05 - Heat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast the chicken for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove from the oven and rest 5 minutes.
06 - Stir olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and ground pepper into the tomato mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
07 - Top each cooked chicken breast with a generous portion of the bruschetta mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Choose very ripe tomatoes for the best flavor in the bruschetta topping.
02 - Allow the tomato mixture to marinate while preparing the chicken for enhanced flavor development.
03 - For a more authentic presentation, slice the chicken before topping with bruschetta.

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