Healthy Bruschetta Chicken Dinner (Printable Version)
Tender chicken with tomato bruschetta and balsamic glaze for a flavorful, wholesome entrée the whole family loves.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Preparation
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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4 chicken breasts
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Bruschetta Topping
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3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
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7 basil leaves, chopped
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1 sprig oregano, chopped
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Balsamic Glaze
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250 ml balsamic vinegar
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a sauté pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken breasts. Season each with salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until golden on one side.
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Flip the chicken breasts. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic to the pan. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the opposite side is browned and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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Combine diced Roma tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, chopped oregano, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Mix gently to combine.
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Spoon prepared bruschetta mixture over the cooked chicken breasts.
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Pour 250 ml balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool; glaze will continue to thicken as it rests.
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Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the bruschetta-topped chicken. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Allow the balsamic glaze to cool slightly before drizzling; it thickens further off the heat and intensifies in flavor.