Published 6/15/2023 How stunning is this bruschetta chicken recipe? It’s one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes because the fresh flavors from the bruschetta paired with the chicken and mozzarella are just perfect!
What is Bruschetta Chicken?
Bruschetta chicken is a dish that combines the flavors of bruschetta with grilled chicken. Bruschetta is typically made with grilled bread, tomatoes, garlic, and basil, and bruschetta chicken simply replaces the bread with chicken. The chicken is grilled or broiled until cooked through, then topped with a mixture of tomatoes, garlic, basil, and mozzarella cheese.
What You Need
There are a few different layers to this salad which comes with a list of ingredients! Have no fear, most of the ingredients for this recipe are very common and easy to find.
Balsamic vinegar- you are going to use balsamic vinegar in the chicken marinade and the bruschetta topping. It adds both a sweetness and a tartness to this recipe. Olive oil– use a little EVOO in both the marinade and the bruschetta for this recipe! We love the flavor olive oil gives this recipe, so we don’t suggest using any other oil. Worcestershire- most of our chicken marinades have a bit of Worcestershire for a salty + and vinegary finish. Honey– Ya need a little honey to balance out all of the flavors in this recipe. Feel free to use maple syrup instead! Dijon mustard– adding a little Dijon mustard adds a little depth to any recipe! Lemon juice + zest– brighten up any recipe with a little lemon juice and lemon zest. Garlic- don’t ever skip the garlic! Garlic is a key ingredient to any bruschetta recipe. Red pepper flakes- adding a little spice makes everything nice. Salt + Black pepper– salt enhances all of the flavors from other ingredients! Feel free to salt and pepper to taste at the end of the recipe but be sure to season in layers. Roma tomatoes– we used Roma tomatoes for this bruschetta recipe, but feel free to use any kind of tomato for this recipe. Red onion– we serve this bruschetta with raw red onion, if you’re not a fan of raw onion, feel free to caramelize the onions first! Fresh basil leaves– go big on the basil leaves for the bruschetta. Tear the basil leaves into bigger pieces rather than small, they will stay fresher, longer. Boneless chicken breasts– buy yourself 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Mozzarella cheese– we suggest buying a log of mozzarella and cutting it into thin slices since we’re trying to melt the cheese rather than mozzarella balls. Balsamic reduction– after you’ve assembled the grilled chicken bruschetta, finish it off by drizzling a balsamic reduction over the top. We used store bought, but feel free to make your yourself!
How to Make Bruschetta Chicken
Don’t skip salting the tomatoes and drawing out excess water! You will end up with a watery bruschetta! Grilled Chicken Marinade
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Other Ways to Cook the Chicken
If you want to enjoy this bruschetta chicken, but don’t have a grill you can cook the chicken a few different ways! Follow the recipe card other than the grilling instructions!
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Serving Suggetions
We love topping our grilled bruschetta chicken with a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar for a sweet, tangy topping. If you’re looking for more serving ideas, check out some suggestions below.
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