Bruschetta is a wildly popular appetizer from Italy generally
consisting of oil toasted garlic bread, topped with tomatoes, basil and
cheese.
It is easy to make and pleasing to taste. Bruschetta's popular appeal and easy preparation has lended itself to the ingenuity of many chefs and can now be found in many variations. My grilled chicken with brushetta has taken the basics of the appetizer and applied it to grilled chicken for a wonderful summertime main dish. It excels with the use of fresh ingredients straight from the garden or you local farmer's market. Top it off with a simple fresh green salad and a glass of wine and it's a wonderful meal to wow the family on the patio this July.
Ingredients
1¼4 c. Saratoga Balsamic and
Honey Concentrate
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 deboned and skinned
chicken breasts
1¼2 c. fine bread crumbs
2 tomatoes diced
1¼2 c. finely chopped fresh basil
1¼2 c. feta or shredded cheese,
such as carphilly
Directions
Mix the balsamic concentrate with the olive oil in a large plastic baggie or glass dish. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least one hour while refrigerated, turning chicken over to be sure all sides are coated. Heat grill to medium heat and place a sturdy sheet of foil over half the grill grate. Remove chicken from refrigerator and discard the marinade. In a clean baggie pour in the breadcrumbs and coat the chicken. Place chicken on uncovered side of grill and cook for 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile combine the tomatoes, basil and cheese. Turn chicken over and place cooked-side up on foil on grill. Top evenly with the tomato mixture. Close lid and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
The key to this meal is using the freshest ingredients possible. Otherwise it is a fool-proof winner. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1¼4 c. Saratoga Balsamic and
Honey Concentrate
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 deboned and skinned
chicken breasts
1¼2 c. fine bread crumbs
2 tomatoes diced
1¼2 c. finely chopped fresh basil
1¼2 c. feta or shredded cheese,
such as carphilly
Directions
Mix the balsamic concentrate with the olive oil in a large plastic baggie or glass dish. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least one hour while refrigerated, turning chicken over to be sure all sides are coated. Heat grill to medium heat and place a sturdy sheet of foil over half the grill grate. Remove chicken from refrigerator and discard the marinade. In a clean baggie pour in the breadcrumbs and coat the chicken. Place chicken on uncovered side of grill and cook for 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile combine the tomatoes, basil and cheese. Turn chicken over and place cooked-side up on foil on grill. Top evenly with the tomato mixture. Close lid and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
The key to this meal is using the freshest ingredients possible. Otherwise it is a fool-proof winner. Enjoy!
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Suzanne, This looks really good. I'm from Columbia SC and wondering if theres a Mail Order source for the Saratoga Balsamic & Honey Concentrate? Thanks from the Sunny South! Billy Mac