Easy Bruschetta Chicken
This Easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe has all the components of a traditional bruschetta minus the baguette. The chicken is marinated then sautéed to golden brown perfection. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, simple bruschetta style topping, and balsamic glaze and this dish is hard to beat.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Equipment
- 1 nonstick pan
- 2 mixing bowls
Ingredients
Chicken / Marinade / Cheese
- 1 lb. chicken breasts butterfly into 4 thin cutlets, Smart Chicken
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Garnish / Toppings
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese fresh sliced
- balsamic glaze drizzle as desired, about ½ tablespoon per cutlet
Bruschetta Style Topping
- 1.5 cups Roma tomatoes diced medium, remove seeds
- ⅓ - ½ cup sweet onion diced small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4-5 leaves basil chiffonade
- kosher salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
How to Make Easy Bruschetta Chicken
Marinate the Chicken
- Add the butterflied chicken cutlets to a mixing bowl. Add the avocado oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Coat the chicken well, cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
Make the Bruschetta Style Topping
- Combine diced tomatoes, diced sweet onion, minced garlic, basil chiffonade, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Saute the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Lightly spray it with nonstick avocado oil spray. Add the marinated chicken. Saute for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and top the chicken with a slice of fresh mozzarella. Cover the pan with a lid and let the mozzarella melt. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the fresh bruschetta topping and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
- Extra bruschetta style toppings can be stored in a separate airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cutlet with 1/4 of the bruschetta topping | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 1mg