Bruschetta Chicken
If you're looking for an easy grilled chicken recipe, this bruschetta chicken should be next on your summer weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon, divided
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp.italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 4boneless skinless antibiotic free chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 3slicing tomatoes, chopped
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 tbsp.freshly chopped basil
- 4slices mozzarella
- freshly grated parmesan, for serving
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine oil, half the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning (or oregano) and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large re-sealable bag along with chicken; seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat grill over medium-high then add chicken, discarding excess marinade. Grill until charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 155°-160°, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and remaining lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. While chicken is still on grill, top each breast with 1 slice mozzarella and cover until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top chicken with tomato mixture.
- 4
Garnish with Parmesan and serve.