Bruschetta Chicken
Bruschetta Chicken topped with a refreshing tomato mixture and served with grated parmesan cheese. This quick and easy chicken recipe is perfect for grilling, baking, or in a skillet.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Additional Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bruschetta Chicken
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 353kcal
- 1 1/2 lb (750 grams) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Juice of 1 lemon divided
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 vine-ripened tomatoes diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Rinse and pat dry chicken breast with kitchen paper towels. Cut chicken breast into four to five equal parts. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper and Italian seasoning in a small bowl, whisk to combine. Then, pour into the large bowl and marinate the chicken breast for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Heat a cast-iron skillet on high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the marinated chicken breast on the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until charred. (You may cook 2 to 3 minutes longer if the meat is large and thick.)
Meanwhile, prepare the tomato mixture in a small bowl. Add diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, and the remaining lemon juice to the bowl. Add salt and ground black pepper and toss well.
Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Dish out. Add a spoonful of the tomato mixture to each chicken breast and top with grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Recipe Source: Delish
- Choose a cast-iron skillet to cook the chicken breast for the best result.
- To avoid the meat sticking to the skillet when flipping over, add one tablespoon of olive oil to the cast-iron skillet before placing the chicken breast on it.
- To ensure the chicken breast is fully cooked, use a probe thermometer to measure the internal temperature if it reaches 155°. Make sure the entire piece is cooked through; you may cook the edges holding the chicken upright with tongs.
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.5g | Protein: 35.7g | Fat: 21.8g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1.7g