Name: Grilled Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2-3 TBS Olive Oil; 2 TBS Balsamic Vinegar; 1 LB Chicken Breasts (about four pieces); 1 TSP Basil; 1/2 TSP Oregano; 1 1/2 TSP Garlic Powder; 1 TSP Onion Powder; Salt and Pepper to taste; 1 Batch Bruschetta (see below); 1 C Balsamic Vinegar

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This Grilled Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken is perfectly seasoned and topped with homemade bruschetta that tastes like summer in every bite!

Balsamic bruschetta chicken stacked on a white plate surrounded by fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and of course more freshly made bruschetta in a bow.

Bruschetta is always something I've loved. There is just something about this simple tomato salsa that just tastes like summer in every bite to me. I remember I used to get this as an appetizer on crusty bread whenever my family would go to an Italian restaurant growing up. Of course, now I make my own french bread to have it with whenever the mood strikes and I want some.

Funny story our youngest actually is not a tomato fan. Indeed, she has always been the one to pick them out of salads or anything I would put them in. She always claimed she completely hates tomatoes. Of course, one day, she decided that she wanted to try some of my bruschetta snack that I had made, and just like that, she became a tomato fan, lol, only in a few recipes.

I'll take it because that means I get to add it to fun recipes like this yummy balsamic bruschetta chicken recipe!

What is Bruschetta?

I would classify bruschetta as a really simple, almost like an Italian salsa. It uses fresh ingredients like:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Minced Garlic or garlic powder
Roma Tomatoes
Balsamic Vinegar
Fresh Basil
Salt
Parmesan Cheese

See why this pairs so well with a grilled balsamic chicken? You can find all my tips and tricks on making fresh bruschetta here.

Bruschetta chicken ingredients including chicken breasts, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and parmesan cheese.

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How to Make Bruschetta Chicken

Season the chicken - I like to let the chicken sit at least 30 minutes in the seasoning, so it soaks up as much flavor as possible.
Cook the chicken - I prefer to grill my chicken, but you can cook it in the oven or skillet if you like.
Make the Bruschetta - I like to make it while the chicken is cooking so it can sit and get flavorful.
Make the balsamic glaze - This step is totally optional, but it brings this dish up with so much extra flavor!
Top the chicken and enjoy!

Bruschetta made and in a white bowl surrounded by basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar with a black spoon sticking in the bowl to scoop it on your favorite gluten-free crusty bread or chips.

Tips and Tricks

Do not overcook the chicken - Make sure you are cooking it just until it reads 165 degrees. You do not want a piece of dry chicken.
If you have leftovers store the chicken and bruschetta separately. Because the bruschetta will leak juice from the tomatoes, it can make the chicken soggy if they are stored together.
Reheat any chicken before adding the bruschetta will help ensure leftovers are just as good as when it was fresh.

What to Serve with Bruschetta Chicken

You can serve whatever you like. Some of my go-to sides are my easy lemon broccoli and skillet potatoes. My husband loves a classic mashed potato or even rice. A good side salad is always a hit in our house too.

Balsamic bruschetta chicken stacked high on a white plate surrounded by more fresh ingredients and more fresh bruschetta drizzled with a balsamic glaze ready to be eaten with black silverware hot off the grill.

Grilled Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken

Sara Vaughn

This Grilled Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken is perfectly seasoned and topped with homemade bruschetta that tastes like summer in every bite!

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients

2-3 TBS Olive Oil
2 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
1 LB Chicken Breasts about four pieces
1 teaspoon Basil
½ teaspoon Oregano
1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 TSP Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Batch Bruschetta see below

Balsamic Glaze

1 C Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

For the Chicken

Combine the balsamic chicken marinade into a shallow dish or ziplock bag.
Add the chicken and let it marinate about 30 minutes or overnight.
Grill the chicken, or you can saute the chicken in a skillet or bake it in the oven until it's cooked.
While the chicken is cooking, make the bruschetta.

For the Balsamic Glaze

Add the one cup of balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan.
Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once it has reached a boil, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for about ten minutes, or until the balsamic vinegar has reduced enough, it will coat the back of a spoon.
Let it cool and drizzle over your chicken and fresh bruschetta!

Notes

Do not overcook the chicken – Make sure you are cooking it just until it reads 165 degrees. You do not want a piece of dry chicken.
If you have leftovers store the chicken and bruschetta separately. Because the bruschetta will leak juice from the tomatoes, it can make the chicken soggy if they are stored together.
Reheat any chicken before adding the bruschetta will help ensure leftovers are just as good as when it was fresh.

Keyword balsamic, bruschetta, chicken sandwich, grilled, tomato, tomato bruschetta

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