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The tangy flavor of balsamic vinegar marries with the sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the saltiness of mozzarella cheese, and the earthiness of fresh basil in this amazing real food chicken bruschetta recipe.
This dish is inspired by an equally delicious chicken bruschetta recipe that my mother-in-law made for us shortly after the birth of my second son. I typically don’t like tomatoes, but on this dish they taste SO good! Plus, if you have an abundance of tomatoes overflowing from your garden, this is just another way to use some of them up!
Real Food Chicken Bruschetta
Since the recipe for my mother-in-law’s chicken bruschetta had a few unreal ingredients {including purchased salad dressing}, I decided to reverse engineer it a bit so that it was fully homemade and consisted of all real food ingredients without losing any of the amazing flavor.
To give you a little background, bruschetta is an Italian antipasto (which means appetizer) made with bread that is drizzled with olive oil, topped with various spices and sometimes tomatoes and cheese, then toasted. Instead of bread, this recipe uses chicken as the platform for the toppings, turning it into an easy, delicious main dish.
This dish is pretty quick to whip up and I’ll often make it on those nights when I’m feeling extra worn out. But it’s also fancy and yummy enough to serve to guests. The chicken can be cooked in a pan on the stove top, baked in the oven, or even grilled outside–all three options have an absolutely delicious and easy end result.
This recipe goes well served with a side of fresh steamed veggies or a simple side salad and warm rolls, buttered rice, or a couscous salad. It also goes well served with raw veggies and hummus.
You can make this recipe ahead of time {leaving the chicken raw}, store it in a baking dish, and pop it in a 350º oven for about 40 minutes to an hour {or until cooked through} before dinner is served. It also freezes well, just be sure to thaw it before baking it. Lastly, it makes a great dish to prepare when cooking for other families in need.
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So good! Tganks for another stellar recipe, T.J.!