Easy Bruschetta Chicken by @halfbakedharvest

35 min

6 servings

🍗

1.2 kg

Chicken breasts

🫒

270 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

🍎

20 ml

Fig preserves

🍶

75 ml

Champagne vinegar

🧂

12 g

Italian seasoning

🌿

1 g

Dried oregano

🧄

9 g + 2 cloves

Garlic

🌿

75 g

Fresh basil

🧂

6 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🌶️

0.5 g

Chili flakes

🧀

110 g

Mozzarella cheese

🍞

180 g

Bread

🍯

21 g

Honey

🧅

45 g

Shallot

🍅

450 g

Cherry tomatoes

  1. Preheat
    • Crusty bread

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.

  2. Toast
    • Crusty bread

    Toast the bread for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove it when crisp and lightly golden.

  3. Halve
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Shallot
    • Garlic

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the shallot, garlic, and fresh basil.

  4. Combine
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Shallot
    • Garlic

    Combine the cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, 8 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, honey, optional fig preserves, and 1 cup basil. Season with salt and black pepper.

  5. Coat
    • Boneless chicken breast
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Italian seasoning

    Coat the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, 1/4 cup basil, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Let it stand while the skillet heats.

  6. Heat
    • Boneless chicken breast

    Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts.

  7. Cook
    • Boneless chicken breast

    Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Cook until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).

  8. Melt
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Chicken breasts

    Scatter mozzarella over the cooked chicken. Cover the skillet until the cheese melts.

  9. Spoon
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Chicken breasts

    Spoon some marinated tomatoes into the skillet to warm and lightly roast. Spoon the remaining fresh tomatoes over the chicken.

  10. Top
    • Fresh basil
    • Crusty bread

    Top with the remaining fresh basil. Serve immediately with toasted crusty bread.

Easy Bruschetta Chicken by @halfbakedharvest

35 min

6 servings

🍗

1.2 kg

Chicken breasts

🫒

270 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

🍎

20 ml

Fig preserves

🍶

75 ml

Champagne vinegar

🧂

12 g

Italian seasoning

🌿

1 g

Dried oregano

🧄

9 g + 2 cloves

Garlic

🌿

75 g

Fresh basil

🧂

6 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🌶️

0.5 g

Chili flakes

🧀

110 g

Mozzarella cheese

🍞

180 g

Bread

🍯

21 g

Honey

🧅

45 g

Shallot

🍅

450 g

Cherry tomatoes

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.

    🍞Crusty bread
    🍳Baking sheet

  2. Step 2/10

    Toast the bread for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove it when crisp and lightly golden.

    🍞Crusty bread
    🍳Baking sheet
    🥢Tongs

  3. Step 3/10

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the shallot, garlic, and fresh basil.

    🍅Cherry tomatoes
    🧅Shallot
    🧄Garlic
    🌿Fresh basil
    🔪Chef's knife
    🪵Cutting board

  4. Step 4/10

    Combine the cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, 8 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, honey, optional fig preserves, and 1 cup basil. Season with salt and black pepper.

    🍅Cherry tomatoes
    🧅Shallot
    🧄Garlic
    🫒Extra virgin olive oil
    🍇Champagne vinegar or balsamic vinegar
    🍯Honey
    🍎Fig preserves (optional)
    🌿Fresh basil
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Measuring cup

  5. Step 5/10

    Coat the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, 1/4 cup basil, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Let it stand while the skillet heats.

    🍗Boneless chicken breast
    🫒Extra virgin olive oil
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🌿Dried oregano
    🌿Fresh basil
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🌶️Chili flakes
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Measuring cup

  6. Step 6/10

    Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts.

    🍗Boneless chicken breast
    🍳Skillet
    🥢Tongs

  7. Step 7/10

    Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Cook until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).

    🍗Boneless chicken breast
    🍳Skillet
    🥢Tongs

  8. Step 8/10

    Scatter mozzarella over the cooked chicken. Cover the skillet until the cheese melts.

    🧀Mozzarella cheese
    🍳Skillet

  9. Step 9/10

    Spoon some marinated tomatoes into the skillet to warm and lightly roast. Spoon the remaining fresh tomatoes over the chicken.

    🍅Cherry tomatoes
    🧀Mozzarella cheese
    🍳Skillet
    🥣Mixing bowl

  10. Step 10/10

    Top with the remaining fresh basil. Serve immediately with toasted crusty bread.

    🌿Fresh basil
    🍞Crusty bread
    🥄Spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fats and Oils, Herbs and Spices, Vegetables, Herbs, Dairy, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Chicken breasts, Extra virgin olive oil, Fig preserves, Champagne vinegar, Italian seasoning, Dried oregano, Garlic, Fresh basil, Salt, Black pepper, Chili flakes, Mozzarella cheese, Bread, Honey, Shallot, Cherry tomatoes

Notes

Chicken breasts (boneless, pounded thin), Extra virgin olive oil (for the chicken, for the marinated tomatoes), Fig preserves (optional, for the chicken, for the marinated tomatoes), Champagne vinegar (balsamic vinegar also works, for the chicken, for the marinated tomatoes), Garlic (chopped, for the chicken, for the marinated tomatoes), Fresh basil (chopped, for the chicken, for the marinated tomatoes), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Chili flakes (to taste), Mozzarella cheese (melty), Bread (grilled or toasted, for serving), Honey (for the marinated tomatoes), Shallot (chopped), Cherry tomatoes (halved)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

700 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 54g, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fat: 41g, Saturated fat: 11g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 250mg, Potassium: 800mg, Iron: 3mg, Magnesium: 65mg, Sodium: 650mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin C: 24mg, Vitamin K: 45mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Chef's knife, Cutting board, Mixing bowl, Measuring spoons, Measuring cup, Skillet, Spatula, Baking sheet, Tongs

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner, Summer dinner, Weeknight meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@halfbakedharvest

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Italian-American

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Tender, Melty, Crunchy, Fresh

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Sweet, Herbal, Garlicky, Tomato-forward

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours after cooking), fridge : 3 days (Store chicken and tomatoes in an airtight container,Refrigerate within 2 hours,Reheat chicken to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked chicken without fresh tomato topping,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)