Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

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Grilled bruschetta chicken is a delicious marriage of bruschetta and grilled chicken breasts. It makes an easy, lively main dish. Use fresh garden tomatoes or Roma tomatoes and as much garlic and basil as you dare! We love this with fresh steamed broccoli or a tossed green salad.

By Brenda Venable
Updated on February 9, 2024
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Grilled bruschetta chicken on a white platter.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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This grilled bruschetta chicken, topped with fresh seasonal produce, screams “summertime.” Featuring tomatoes, garlic, and basil, the colorful grilled chicken recipe is practically bursting with bold Italian flavor. Crumbled croutons add welcome crunch, ensuring every bite is simply irresistible. 


Cook's Note: Bruschetta is normally served on toasted, crunchy bread. Instead, purchased crumbled croutons are used as a topping for this dish. To preserve crunch, croutons are broken into slightly smaller pieces, but not crushed.

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes, cored

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves, plus more leaves for garnish

  • 1/2 cup purchased croutons

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed, for oiling the grill

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.

    Ingredients to make grilled bruschetta chicken.

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  2. Meanwhile, make the bruschetta. Over a bowl, chop tomatoes to capture all the juice. Add olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in torn basil leaves; season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Set bruschetta aside.

    Bruschetta in a glass bowl.

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  3. Place croutons in a resealable plastic bag and seal the bag. Tap each crouton with a heavy spoon to break into smaller pieces, without crushing; set aside.

    Broken croutons in a plastic zip baggie.

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  4. Place chicken breasts on a plate and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika on both sides of the chicken. If pieces are very thick, pound to about 1/2-inch thickness.

    Uncooked, seasoned chicken breasts on a plate.

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  5. When the grill is preheated, clean the grates, and using tongs, carefully oil the grates with a paper towel saturated with olive oil.

    A person oiling a grill grate with a tongs and paper towel soaked in oil.

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  6. Place seasoned chicken breasts on the oiled grates and grill until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink at the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. A meat thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

    Chicken breasts cooking on an outdoor grill.

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  7. Top each grilled chicken breast with bruschetta and sprinkle on crumbled croutons. Garnish with additional fresh basil.

    Grilled bruschetta chicken topped with crumbled croutons.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
22g Fat
10g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 664mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 644mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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