Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Bruschetta Chicken
Fresh tomato and basil over melted mozzarella give bruschetta chicken a bright finish. The tender chicken carries a lemony herb flavor underneath, with balsamic glaze adding a sweet tang on top. It's a good dinner for anyone who likes juicy tomatoes with a little creamy cheese.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Cooking method
- Grilling
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: over 30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Mix before marinating
Combine the oil, lemon and seasonings before adding chicken to the bowl or resealable bag.
2. Cover for melting
Place mozzarella on the cooked chicken and cover the grill so the slices can melt over the tops.
3. Let the topping stand
Mix the tomato topping while chicken cooks, then give it the specified pause before spooning over.
Get to know the ingredients
Chicken
Use thin-cut boneless skinless breasts so they suit the grilling sequence before the cheese finish.
Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes before combining with finely minced garlic, onion, basil and oil for the topping.
Basil
Thinly slice the basil leaves so they spread through the fresh tomato topping as it stands.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Tomatoes and balsamic glaze
Spoon the tomato mixture over the melted cheese and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
A little more help as you go
Marinating window
Allow at least the short minimum in marinade and keep within the stated upper limit before grilling.
Herb seasoning alternative
Equal parts garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil can replace the Italian seasoning in the marinade.
A few questions you might have
Can I use a grill pan?
Yes, a grill pan or outdoor grill can be preheated to medium-high for the marinated chicken.
How long can the chicken marinate?
Give it at least thirty minutes in marinade or up to four hours before grilling.
Does the tomato topping cook on the grill?
Mix it separately and let it stand, then spoon it onto the chicken after the cheese melts.
Which oil portion goes into the topping?
Use the separate topping portion with tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil rather than the marinade oil.
When do I add the balsamic glaze?
Drizzle it over the chicken after adding the tomato mixture, just before serving the finished dish.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
