Bruschetta Chicken on Sourdough

Original recipe: Bruschetta Chicken

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 diced tomatoes

• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ribbons

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ¾ tsp dried thyme

• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

• 4 medium slices (4 oz) sourdough bread

• 2 (12 oz each) or 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ cup (1 oz) finely shredded parmesan cheese

• 5 oz. fresh mozzarella, (sliced fairly thin (can freeze 20 minutes beforehand for easier slicing))

• 3 Tbsp balsamic glaze, (homemade or store-bought)

Directions

Note: Skip the first 5 ingredients above to make bruschetta and just buy some premade from TJ’s!

1. In a bowl, toss together tomatoes, 2 tbsp EVOO, basil, garlic, with salt & pepper to taste. Rest 20 minutes.

2. Brush tops of bread with the 2 tsp EVOO & season w/ pepper. Toast at  400° for 4 min per side on a baking sheet or in a toaster.

3. If using 2 (12 oz) chicken breasts then butterfly and cut into 2 portions through the thickness, then pound with a meat mallet to even out pieces. If using 4 (6 oz) pieces then pound each to an even ½-inch thickness.

4. Dry chicken with paper towels then season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.

5. Heat 1 tbsp EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer.

6. Cook until golden brown, about 4 - 5 minutes. Turn top chicken evenly with shredded parmesan and sliced mozzarella. Cook about 4 minutes longer (till  165°).

7. Off heat add tomato mixture and their juices (the juices will help scrape up those browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you plate it, don't forget to stir them in).

8. Individually plate each chicken breast (and the tomato topping) slightly overlapping a slice of the bread on serving plates. Drizzle with balsamic glaze immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Bruschetta Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582

Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g

46%

Saturated Fat 9g

56%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 15g

Cholesterol 142mg

47%

Sodium 710mg

31%

Potassium 976mg

28%

Carbohydrates 26g

9%

Fiber 2g

8%

Sugar 6g

7%

Protein 51g

102%

Vitamin A 1909IU

38%

Vitamin C 18mg

22%

Calcium 338mg

34%

Iron 3mg

17%