Bruschetta Chicken (Grilled or Baked!)

bruschetta chicken drizzled with balsamic.

5 from 9 votes

Bruschetta Chicken (Grilled or Baked!)

Bruschetta chicken is made with all the flavors of a caprese bruschetta - cherry tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella and drizzle of balsamic glaze – all topped on grilled or baked chicken cutlets!

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Total Time40

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: small servings

Author: Grace Vallo

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken cutlets each cutlet roughly ¼” thick
1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
1 handful fresh basil
2 large garlic cloves sliced
3 medium shallots finely chopped
¾ pound fresh mozzarella sliced
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Red pepper flakes to taste
Salt to taste

Instructions

Marinate your chicken in 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt. You can marinate your chicken just before grilling (or up to 24 hours in advance if preferred).
Grill Chicken Cutlets (Preferred Method): Preheat your grill over high heat. Grill your chicken cutlets 2-3 minutes per side, or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
Or Bake Chicken Cutlets: Bake your chicken in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15-19 minutes, until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
Keep your chicken warm, in a 170-degree oven, on a baking sheet.
In a medium-sized pan or pot, sauté shallots and garlic with ¼ cup olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, salt and hot pepper flakes to taste. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until tomatoes just soften and begin to release their juice in the pan (like a sauce!).
Remove your chicken cutlets from the warm oven. Add a layer of fresh mozzarella to each piece of chicken. If you prefer your mozzarella melted, place your chicken in the oven at 275 degrees for 3-4 minutes until the cheese just melts.
Plate your bruschetta chicken with generous spoonfuls of the tomato bruschetta “sauce”. Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze and top with more fresh basil.

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Notes

Omit the cheese or use shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese if preferred.
If you are serving bruschetta chicken alone, this recipe serves 2 hungry people. If you are serving it with side dishes (or want a light meal), this recipes serves 4 people!

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