Ingredients
– 4 cloves garlic, divided
– 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
– 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
– 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
– 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
– 12 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 1/2 cups)
– 4 sprigs fresh basil, plus more for garnish
– 4 teaspoons balsamic glaze, divided
– 6 ounces sliced low-moisture mozzarella cheese (about 8 slices)
Instructions
1-First, finely grate 2 garlic cloves into a large bowl and mix in 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness and add them to the marinade in a resealable bag. Let it marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
2-Next, prepare the bruschetta topping by grating the remaining 2 garlic cloves into a medium bowl. Add 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then whisk. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the basil, tossing everything together. If marinating longer, refrigerate this mixture.
3-Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until it reaches 165ΒΊF internally. Top with mozzarella slices, cover, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts. Finally, spoon on the bruschetta mixture and drizzle with the remaining balsamic glaze, garnishing with extra basil if you like.
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πΏ Marinating the chicken adds rich flavor using garlic, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
π This recipe pairs well with pasta, crusty bread, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs if preferred; thighs don’t usually need pounding.
- Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 693
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 1112.8 mg
- Fat: 38.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.0 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 74.9 g
- Cholesterol: Not specified
