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Mozzarella & Bruschetta Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
- 25 min
- 2–6 servings
- 562 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.2 on Mealime
Juicy chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella and a bright tomato-basil bruschetta, finished with a tangy balsamic glaze. It makes a quick weeknight dinner with a warm, crispy surface and fresh-counter brightness from the bruschetta.
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Ingredients
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 small pkgfresh basil
- ½ (8 oz) pkgfresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1shallot
- 4tomatoes
- shallots
From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, brown sugar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, dried, salt
Cookware
aluminum foil · baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · small saucepan · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
Directions
- Simmer balsamic vinegar with brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10–15 minutes; remove from heat.
- Slice the chicken horizontally to form thin fillets by cutting parallel to the cutting board.
- Combine the listed spices in a small bowl and rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken fillet.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Wash and dry all produce, then prepare the bruschetta mix by dicing the tomatoes and mincing the shallots and garlic; place them in a bowl.
- Coat the hot pan with a little oil and cook the chicken fillets until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side, then transfer off heat.
- Preheat the oven to broil and position a rack accordingly; line a baking sheet with foil if desired.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella and arrange the cooked chicken on the baking sheet; layer mozzarella on top and broil for 2–3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt.
- Toss the diced tomatoes with shallots, garlic, torn basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper; fold in the basil ribbons and set the mixture aside to meld flavors.
- To serve, plate the chicken, spoon the bruschetta mixture over each piece, and drizzle with the balsamic glaze; enjoy.
Two tips
- Make-ahead: refrigerate the tomato-basil mixture for up to a day and broil mozzarella just before serving.
- Serving idea: pair with a simple green salad or crusty bread to soak up any extra glaze.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 562 kcal
- Protein
- 54 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fat
- 27 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 457 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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