Bruschetta Chicken: Juicy Balsamic Delight with Garlic & Basil
Bruschetta Chicken is a delightful dish featuring juicy balsamic chicken topped with fresh garlic, aromatic basil, and sweet cherry tomatoes, making it a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Marinate the chicken breasts in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, mix cherry tomatoes and basil in a bowl.
- Once the chicken is done, top it with the tomato and basil mixture. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg