This bruschetta chicken recipe is marinated and grilled chicken topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato basil bruschetta and balsamic glaze. The perfect easy dinner for summer time!
1teaspoonItalian seasoningor equal parts garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil
1/2teaspoon pepper
4slicesmozzarella cheese
2tablespoonsbalsamic glaze
For the bruschetta topping:
1 1/2cups tomatoesdiced
1/2teaspoongarlicfinely minced
1tablespoonolive oil
1/4cupthinly sliced basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2tablespoonsred onionminced
Instructions
In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until done.
Place the cheese slices on top of the chicken. Cover the grill and cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, make the bruschetta topping. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red onion, basil, salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Spoon the bruschetta mixture over the chicken. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.