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Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken

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Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken is a low carb alternative to a traditional Bruschetta! Transform ordinary chicken breasts into a delicious, flavourful meal!

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken is exactly like the traditional crusty bread version, but instead of bread, we use chicken rubbed with minced garlic and seasoned with Italian herbs for a lighter meal in minutes! Drizzled with balsamic glaze for an extra punch of flavour, the whole family loves this weekly dinner.

EASY CHICKEN RECIPE

This was one of those meals I’d make almost daily when dieting, because somehow this chicken has so much flavour it doesn’t taste like ‘diet food’ at all. When out at a restaurant, what do we order? Bruschetta!

LUNCH OR DINNER

Bruschetta Chicken isn’t only a dinner recipe, either. You can also prepare this for lunch and enjoy it with a salad! If you don’t think you’ll have time to make it when you need it, you can prepare the Bruschetta topping the night before and allow the flavours to blend and marinate together before topping your chicken the next day! Cook your chicken the day before as well, and you’ll have a meal in minutes on demand!

A few tips to get the perfect bruschetta chicken:

  • Use a good blend of dried Italian herbs or Italian seasoning. If you prefer a milder blend, you can make your own mixture with dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, maybe some rosemary, or any other herbs you love
  • I love Roma tomatoes with this Bruschetta. You can substitute with vine ripened tomatoes, or use grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes!
  • Not a fan of red onion? No problem! Replace with finely chopped garlic!
  • Try to use fresh parmesan cheese, and thinly shave slices with a vegetable peeler!
  • You can sear your chicken in a pan OR grill in a grill pan (or use the barbecue for added flavour)

Balsamic Glaze

If you can’t find balsamic glaze, you can make your own in less than 10 minutes, and it is SO worth it! But again, it’s completely up to you. I’ve included a homemade balsamic glaze in the recipe for you. Technically, balsamic glaze doesn’t need any sugar to thicken it into a glaze, however, I prefer just a hint of brown sugar. You can leave it out if you wish.

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Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken is a low carb alternative to a traditional Bruschetta! Transform ordinary chicken into a delicious, flavourful meal!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

For The Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning*
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (for cooking)

For The Topping:

  • 4 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/4 of a red onion finely chopped (or 3 cloves finely chopped garlic)
  • 4 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese

Balsamic Glaze: (you can use store bought, or this recipe)

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic and salt. Heat oil in a grill pan or skillet, and sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 6 minutes each side). Remove from pan; set aside and allow to rest.
  • Combine the tomatoes, red onion, basil, olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt. Top each chicken breast with the tomato mixture and parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately with balsamic glaze (optional).

For The Balsamic Glaze:

  • (If making from scratch, prepare while chicken is cooking.) Combine sugar (if using) and vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes or until mixture has thickened and reduced to a glaze. (If not using sugar, allow to reduce for 12-15 minutes on low heat).

Notes

*If you don't have Italian seasoning, use Italian dried herbs. Or combine 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley together.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 2.5mg

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  1. Margaret says

    June 14, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! We had it with corn on the cob. I thought the garlic would burn when I put the chicken on the skillet but it browned perfectly. The balsamic glaze was easy to make. Once you take it off the heat it thickens up more.

    Reply
  2. stephenia says

    April 06, 2020 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    I normally don’t comment but just made this tonight and it was excellent! I served mine over mixed greens and made some garlic bread for the members of the family that like the carbs. Excellent , fresh and simple recipe!

    Reply
  3. Veronica says

    March 31, 2019 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Just made this for dinner and it was awesome! And healthy! I grilled the chicken and didn’t change anything about the recipe. That is the best kind of recipe! A total keeper!

    Reply
  4. Andrea says

    March 20, 2019 at 6:36 am

    5 stars
    Amazing! So fresh tasting. I was told about this from my cousin and I in turn told my neighbor. We all loved and so did all family members. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. MichelleG says

    February 24, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    Simply wonderful!!!! Definately will be added to my dinner rotation!!!

    Reply
  6. Elaine Leon says

    August 29, 2018 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! Served with steamed broccoli and cauliflower! This website however, does not make it easy to comment ?

    Reply
  7. Julia says

    June 20, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Just wondering what the nutritional values are for this recipe. Sounds wonderful but I am looking for low sodium

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 22, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      I like to use myfitnesspal.com to look up nutritional information.

      Reply
  8. Donnalee says

    June 14, 2018 at 4:47 am

    Where is the recipe? It was here a few weeks ago..where can I see it again?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 14, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      Hi Donnalee, thank you for your comment! We had a frustrating technical issue that has just now been resolved and all recipes are showing once again. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. If you need any further help, please email us and we will assist you in any way we can. Thank you for your patience! XOXO

      Reply
  9. Kerri says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    Omg this is SOOOOOO good and soooo easy! I wish I could convey the satisfaction I have in making this because I CANNOT cook. But when I follow your recipes they turn out perfectly, and even look like your pictures!! How is that possible?! Thank you!!

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    March 10, 2018 at 4:48 am

    Can you provide the nutritional information for this dish?
    Thank you,
    Debbie

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 10, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      I like to use myfitnesspal.com or skinnytaste.com to look up any nutritional information! Hope that helps and you find what you are looking for!

      Reply
  11. Linda says

    February 18, 2018 at 2:24 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! I’ve made it several times. It’s so fresh and flavourful, yet light. It makes me think of spring. My husband and I absolutley love it! Wouldn’t change a thing.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 18, 2018 at 9:27 am

      That is awesome! I do love a good bruschetta! It is so light and tasty!

      Reply
  12. Gina Panik says

    January 15, 2018 at 12:43 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was great, and very healthy. I highly recommend it.
    For my Italian seasoning, I just used salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and basil. The whole family loved it.

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    December 16, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Our homegrown chicken breasts are much too big to pan fry. Other suggestions? This sounds well-liked. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 18, 2017 at 11:51 am

      HI Lisa. Can you pound them thinner, or halve them?

      Reply
  14. TINA says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    My husband is a pretty ‘meat and potatoes’ kind of eater. Nothing too fancy, but he LOVES this! It feels light, but very filling. He thinks it’s something you’d get at an expensive restaurant, but he doesn’t realize that this is one of the easiest and budget friendly recipes to make! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  15. Laura says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    I made this tonight but the only thing I change was grilled it and added asparagus. Delish!

    Reply
  16. Robert A. says

    May 20, 2017 at 1:34 am

    Absolutely delicious and a keeper recipe. We served it up on a bed of brown rice and side of broccoli veggies. Thank you.

    Reply
  17. Brenna says

    April 09, 2017 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    This may have been the best chicken recipe that I have ever tasted.

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    March 26, 2017 at 8:14 am

    This was amazing! I did not have fresh basil, so just added about 1 tsp of dried. So good! Will make again!

    Reply
  19. Deborah says

    March 22, 2017 at 3:22 am

    Can someone please tell me the nutrition value of this – I know it will be high-protein due to the chicken but I need to know fat grams and carbohydrates and all that stuff!!!! Thank you:)

    Reply
  20. Debra says

    March 18, 2017 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and it was delicious. My family loved all of your recipes that I’ve tried.

    Reply
  21. Amira says

    March 15, 2017 at 2:35 am

    Can i just cook the chicken on a electric grill?

    Reply
  22. Lorelei Bachman says

    March 13, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    It was absolutely phenomenal. My teenage son said to his brother when he walked in, “You missed the best freaking dinner I have ever tasted tonight. Mum made bruschetta chicken.”

    Reply
  23. Kari says

    March 07, 2017 at 11:47 am

    This was delicious. Used chicken I had marinating in Italian dressing and grilled it. Served with spinach salad with warm dressing. Family devoured dinner.

    Reply
  24. Pamela Stanley says

    March 07, 2017 at 11:08 am

    I’m in love with your fresh recipes that are not too
    heavy on carbs.

    You are going to be the go to place for my weekly
    meal planning for certain.

    Thank you!!?

    Reply
  25. Teri Lee says

    March 07, 2017 at 7:35 am

    How long do you micro the vinegar/sugar?

    Reply
  26. Jeanne says

    March 06, 2017 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night for dinner. Loved it and will make again for sure! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Sherry Wilhite says

    March 04, 2017 at 7:30 am

    4 stars
    This looks so good I just want to eat some now

    Reply
  28. Marge says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:29 am

    This has become our favorite dinner. So easy and heskthy

    Reply
  29. Trish says

    February 27, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Great dish! We served the tomato topping adding Feta cheese. Our side dish was gnocchi with ricotta tossed with a pesto sauce! Thank you Karina! It was very good! Trish in Seattle!

    Reply
  30. Trish says

    February 27, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    Great dish! I added feta cheese to the tomato topping !
    It was a delicious dish! We served it with ricotta gnocchi with a pesto sauce! Thank you Katina! Two thumbs up! ?

    Reply
  31. Ruth Brueshaber says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:30 am

    5 stars
    This was easy to make lots of flavor. I didn’t have any left overs. 🙁 I wanted to eat it again. Once again Delicious.

    Reply
  32. Kris says

    February 20, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    Butterflied and grilled chicken breasts. Addded lime to the tomato, onion and basil topping – time saver is microwaving balsamic vinegar and brown sugar —- not a drop left – wonderful flavors! Will make again

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 20, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Hi Kris! Sounds wonderful!

      Reply

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