Grilled Bruschetta Chicken (Print Version)
Juicy grilled chicken topped with melty mozzarella and fresh tomato-basil mixture for a delicious Italian-inspired meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness (1 inch or less)
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2 tablespoons oil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ¼ teaspoon each dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
→ Tomato Basil Topping
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3 roma tomatoes, diced
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, combine chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the chicken with seasonings.
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Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
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While chicken is cooking, mix tomatoes, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and basil in a medium bowl. Stir well to combine.
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Once chicken is cooked through, top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for 1 minute until the cheese melts.
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Top each chicken breast with the tomato basil topping and serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Bruschetta topping can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to use.