Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken Ready in 25 Minutes

Transform your chicken breasts into a flavorful meal with this Italian-inspired recipe. Instead of traditional bruschetta on a piece of bread or toast, this poultry version contains far fewer carbs. 

And the result? Tender, flavorful chicken that's finger-licking good. 

Serve it with a fresh green salad, oven-grilled vegetables, or steamed vegetables. 

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken 

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 15 minutes

Total time : 25 minutes

Yield : 4 servings

Ingredients

For the chicken :

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to make 4 fillets
• 3 teaspoons (15 ml) of Italian seasoning 
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of minced garlic
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (for cooking)

For the topping :

• 4 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/4 of a red onion, finely chopped (or 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped)
• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of freshly shredded basil
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil
• salt to taste
• ½ cup (125 ml) of freshly grated parmesan

For the balsamic glaze : 

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) of balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of brown sugar (optional)

Preparation

1. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. 
2. Heat the oil in a skillet and sear the chicken breasts over medium-high heat until golden on both sides and fully cooked (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the balsamic glaze by mixing the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, let simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. (Without brown sugar, let the vinegar simmer for 12-15 minutes over low heat).
4. Mix the tomatoes, red onion, basil, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt to taste. Top each chicken breast with the tomato mixture and parmesan.
5. Serve immediately with the balsamic glaze.

Note :

If you don’t have pre-made Italian seasoning, use dried Italian herbs. You can mix 1 teaspoon (15 ml) of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon (15 ml) of dried basil, and 1 teaspoon (15 ml) of dried parsley.

To save time, you can also buy a balsamic glaze or reduction at the grocery store. 

Watch all the steps in the video below and prepare to be mouth-watering!