This grilled chicken gets a fresh flavor boost from homemade bruschetta and slices of cheesy mozzarella. The chicken is topped with the mozzarella while on the grill, creating a cheesy, melty goodness, before topping with your fresh bruschetta. Cheesy, herby, acidic—this chicken is anything but boring.
How do I make sure the chicken is fully cooked?
Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, they should be fully cooked in about 10-15 minutes. To be sure, feel free to use a probe thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 155° before you start to layer on the toppings. If you have a large piece of chicken taking on too much char, move it to the cooler side of the grill to finish cooking so that the outside doesn’t burn.
How to make Bruschetta Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 4 boneless skinless antibiotic free chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 3 slicing tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped basil
- 4 slices mozzarella
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine oil, half the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning (or oregano) and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large re-sealable bag along with chicken; seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat grill over medium-high then add chicken, discarding excess marinade. Grill until charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 155°-160°, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and remaining lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. While chicken is still on grill, top each breast with 1 slice mozzarella and cover until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top chicken with tomato mixture.
- Garnish with Parmesan and serve.
What should I serve with bruschetta chicken?
If you’ve already got the grill fired up, don’t waste that good heat; toss your sides on the grill. Here are some grill-friendly ideas:
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