Bruschetta Chicken is a delicious weeknight fast chicken recipe piled with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil plus a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
2boneless skinless chicken breastsbutterflied and pounded to about ½ inch thin
1teaspoonsItalian seasoning
½teaspoonsgarlic powder
2tablespoonsolive oil
kosher salt and black pepperto taste
½cupbalsamic vinegar
2teaspoonspure maple syrup
1cupcherry tomatoesquartered
½small red onionfinely diced
8ouncefresh Mozzarellasliced in large chunks
¼cupfresh basil leavesthinly sliced
Instructions
Season the butterflied chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook through, about 3-4 minutes a side.
While the chicken is cooking, combine the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the mixture thickens and is reduced by half, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine tomato quarters, red onion, fresh Mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
When chicken is done, remove from heat. Top each chicken breast with the tomato and mozzarella mixture and cover for a few minutes to allow the tomatoes to be warmed through.
To serve, transfer to plates and drizzle glaze over the top.