Bruschetta Grilled Chicken

This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is super straightforward to make and marinated in the most satisfying lemon balsamic dressing all topped with melty mozzarella cheese and fresh tomato bruschetta for the reliable summer meal!

With grilling season still going strong, this lighter bruschetta chicken is a MUST! This is hands down one of the favorite summer recipes and is super straightforward to make. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in the most satisfying from-scratch lemon balsamic dressing topped with melty mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato bruschetta and drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze.

This straightforward bruschetta chicken recipe has actually been on the website since 2013, but the flavor really needed to be amped up and of course the photos needed a serious facelift. This lemon balsamic marinade is BEYOND satisfying and really takes this chicken to the next level. The lemon makes this meal bright and fresh while the balsamic vinegar adds a nice rich flavor. Add in the

What goes in

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• Balsamic glaze, optional
• 1 cup cherry, or grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or more if desired)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How it comes together

1. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt and pepper until well combined. Season the chicken with additional salt and pepper on both sides and place in a shallow dish or 1-gallon sealable plastic bag.
2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure everything is completely coated, and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
3. To make the bruschetta, slice the tomatoes and place in a bowl and mix in the chopped garlic, olive oil, basil, salt/pepper and hold nearby to let marinate while the chicken cooks.
4. To cook the chicken, heat a grill or grill pan. Once hot, place the chicken on the grill (discarding the marinade) and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink (the internal temperature should be 165 for cooked chicken).
5. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and allow the cheese to melt, then remove chicken from the grill.
6. Spoon the bruschetta over top of each chicken breast and drizzle with a little balsamic glaze, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Keep in mind

*Leftovers will last about 3 to 4 days stored in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge and it is best to store the chicken and bruschetta separately so that the bruschetta doesn't get mushy.