Bruschetta Chicken

Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins

 

Grilled chicken is delicious and versatile, the trick is to make sure you do not over cook it. Over cooked chicken is tough and keeping an eye on the internal temperature is the best way to prevent tough 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 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

1. 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.
2. Heat grill over medium-high then add chicken, discarding excess marinade. Grill until charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°, about 5 to 10 minutes per side.
3. 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. 
4. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.