Bruschetta Chicken
This Bruschetta Chicken combines the ease of cooking chicken with vibrant flavors of tomatoes and herbs, delivering a delightful meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), butterflied or pounded thin
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the tomato topping
- 2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Can substitute with red wine vinegar.
- 1 clove garlic, minced/grated
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced Fresh basil is recommended.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by seasoning the butterflied or thin chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, along with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan.
- Cook the chicken until it develops a lovely golden brown color on both sides, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the pan.
Making the topping
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, red onion, basil, and another pinch of salt and pepper.
- Give everything a gentle mix to allow those flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serving
- Place the cooked chicken on plates and top each piece generously with the tomato mixture.
- Optionally, sprinkle with parmigiano reggiano or drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain moisture. Adjust the amount of garlic and onion based on your taste preferences.